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Mexico: 23 incarcerated people loose, prison guard dead after cartel stages prison break in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta’s regional prison was hit in a coordinated attack, leaving one guard dead and 23 incarcerated people missing. Authorities say armed men rammed a vehicle through the front gate and opened fire, triggering chaos inside the facility.
Source: Human events (24/02/2026)