Travelers trapped in Mexico amid violence as veteran-led nonprofit calls situation 'war-zone level'

Crisis response group Grey Bull Rescue has launched operation "Condor Reach" to help Americans trapped in Mexico evacuate amid the Jalisco New Generation cartel's violent unrest after the death of leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, otherwise known as "El Mencho," on Sunday.

The veteran-led nonprofit founder, Bryan Stern, a multiple-tour combat veteran, told Fox News Digital the operation is "war-zone level" and nuanced, with team members deployed on Monday.

"In war, the answer to peace generally is a political solution," said Stern, whose group is based in Tampa, Florida.