Guadalajara, Mexico – Panic erupted at Guadalajara International Airport as travelers scrambled amid violent attacks by members of the CJNG cartel. Footage captured by X user Mexican Robot shows hundreds of passengers running through crowded check-in halls, some abandoning luggage entirely, as shouts and screams echoed through the terminal.

The chaos unfolded on February 22, 2026, around 10:46 a.m., following the Mexican military’s killing of CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes earlier that morning. Airport staff struggled to direct fleeing travelers, while many took cover under benches or behind counters. Groups huddled together, whispering urgently, and distant armed activity sparked fresh waves of running.

The terminal’s bright lights and departure boards provided a surreal backdrop, showing delayed and canceled flights while alarms and urgent announcements barely cut through the noise. Close-ups revealed wide-eyed passengers filming on their phones as the panic intensified, with scattered abandoned bags marking the floor.

Authorities implemented a full lockdown as the remaining crowd sheltered in place. Burning vehicles, road blockades, and shootings elsewhere in the city amplified fears and disrupted airport operations. No shots were fired inside the terminal itself, but the threat of armed groups created widespread panic, stranding thousands of travelers.

The footage circulated rapidly online, capturing the terror and chaos at one of Mexico’s busiest airports, highlighting the immediate impact of the CJNG retaliation.

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