On Tuesday, Sheinbaum heaped praise on the Mexican Army — which she described as "something special" and "unique in the world" — and rejected claims that Mexico has been militarized by her government.

Hotel bookings are regaining lost ground, flights have been rescheduled, planned events are still on and investors have adopted a full-speed-ahead approach to Jalisco following a momentary flare-up of cartel violence in the state on Feb. 22.