Puerto Vallarta violence aftermath, Canadians in Mexico, AI’s memory chip famine, and more

The mood across Mexico remains one of shock and fear after waves of weekend violence hit Puerto Vallarta and other regions. One of the country’s most notorious drug kingpins was killed in a military raid, immediately triggering widespread retaliation from the Jalisco New Generation cartel. More than 70 people are dead — most were soldiers or gang members.

Also: The violence has trapped many Canadians in Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding areas. Puerto Vallarta is under a shelter-in-place order, and a number of airlines have cancelled flights to and from the region. Some Canadians are frustrated with Ottawa’s response to the crisis. Global Affairs is telling people to register with GAC. Officials also say at least two Canadians reported non life-threatening injuries.

And: Lost memory. How consumers could take the hit from big tech’s global need for microchips to power AI data farms.

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