India, Feb. 22 -- Puerto Vallarta International Airport has issued an alert to passengers following unconfirmed reports of cartel-related violence in the Mexican city.

The airport advised, "Due to unforeseen situations on routes near the airport, we recommend taking precautions when planning your arrival. Additionally, we recommend checking with your airline about the status of your flight to avoid inconveniences."

Photos and videos circulating on social media showed smoke and fires across the city, with witnesses reporting explosions.

Journalist Jeremy Jojola wrote on X, "Just FaceTimed with my mom who's in Puerto Vallarta. She showed me pillars of smoke all over the city and she's staying inside. There's cartel violence happening the...