Satellite images from Mexico show fires breaking out across tourist area on day of ‘El Mencho’ killing

BBC Verify Live on TuesdayPublished at 11:19 GMT

adam durbin
BBC Verify Live Senior Journalist

New satellite images show dozens of fires burning at a popular tourist destination in Mexico on Sunday, where a powerful cartel leader was captured and killed by the military.

We reviewed images and footage of violence in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta, just one of dozens of areas where violence has erupted since Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” died in custody. Mexico’s military has deployed around 10,000 soldiers to quell the violence, which has seen stores set on fire, barricades set up and at least 25 National Guard soldiers killed.

The United States is also considering a port visit to Greece for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford as part of its growing military assets in the Middle East and Mediterranean Sea. The world’s largest warship is reportedly suffering plumbing problems again, with old videos of a submerged toilet circulating on social media accounts.

Additionally, our fact-checking team is investigating recent claims about the UK’s student finance system and youth unemployment rates. The rest of the team is preparing to fact-check Donald Trump’s State of the Union address later tonight.

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