The judge sentenced El Mayo to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Many in Jalisco, Mexico are worried that the clashes will deal a blow to tourism in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Jalisco's capital is slated to be a host city.
One San Francisco man arriving at SFO from Puerto Vallarta said he was eating at a restaurant when the manager suddenly rushed up to their table and said, "You have to leave. Leave right now...The cartel's coming."
Midair confusion, canceled flights. It's chaos for travelers trying to get out of Mexico - to get away from the violence and destruction after a cartel leader was killed. ABC7 Eyewitness News Producer Juan Carlos Guerrero - who was there for vacation- has a firsthand view of the aftermath.
More than 70 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.
Videos show plumes of smoke over the city of Puerto Vallarta and travelers sprinting through the airport of the state's capital in panic.