Cartel activity plagued the port city of Ensenada, causing cruise lines to cancel itineraries, while cruise lines sail from Long Beach to the coast of Mexico.

The entities involved

• Jalisco New Generation Cartel →

  Mexican narco-terrorist organization and paramilitary group

  • Crime centers in the state of Jalisco, where the Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates in western Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Sat 22:26
  • The Jalisco New Generation Cartel seeks drug routes through Ecuador, while the U.S. military coordinates operations with the Ecuadorian government.Sat 16:37
• Ensenada →

  municipal seat of Ensenada, State of Baja California, Mexico

  • Sea level rise is impacting coastal infrastructure in La Paz and Ensenada.Fri 23:07
• Long Beach →

  city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

  • A magnitude unknown earthquake near Compton was felt on September 27, 2026, in Downey, Long Beach, and Paramount.Mon 12:50
  • Executive director commented on fraternity expulsions in Long Beach on December 9, 2018.Mon 08:11

Related events

• Cartel operations originating in Jalisco state of Mexico are driving border security policy discussions.Jun 30
• Jalisco New Generation Cartel uses the Mexican market to evade import taxes.Aug 28
• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been vying for control of the state of Zacatecas since January 1, 2026.Sep 1
• A cruise ship journey was observed between the ports of Puerto Vallarta and Long Beach on September 20, 2026.Sep 21
• A cruise ship sailed from Long Beach to Mexico on September 23, 2026.Sep 23