India, Feb. 22 -- Multiple videos of violence and vehicle fires came from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Sunday. Locals were advised to lock down amid federal operations in the municipality of Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexican daily El Financiero reported. The report added that criminal groups and cartel members had responded to the operation with blockades, arson attacks, and armed confrontations.

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus confirmed the unrest shortly after the operation began, explaining that criminal cells reacted by burning vehicles and obstructing highways both in the southern region and in metropolitan zones.

"Federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa a few hours ago, which has led to clashes in the area. Also as a result of said ...