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Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Sales Report October 2026

Regional home sales slowed in October, but 76 condos went pending. This month’s PVDN Insider report looks at what closed, where buyers have paid below asking, and how Puerto Vallarta’s listings compare with those across the state line.
How Puerto Vallarta’s Sewers Affect Beach Water Quality

How Puerto Vallarta’s Sewers Affect Beach Water Quality

SEAPAL plans a sewer cleanup in Versalles. Here’s how Puerto Vallarta treats wastewater and what beach bacteria tests can tell swimmers.
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What Insiders Should Watch Today in Puerto Vallarta – November 9, 2026

The search for Melissa and Violeta leads Puerto Vallarta’s Nov. 9 news, with a school strike, Punta Paraíso demolition plans, and two city deadlines.
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News and events we are watching today.

A change at the top of Puerto Vallarta’s police department leads the local stories to watch Wednesday, Nov. 11.

  • Who will lead Vallarta’s police? Eduardo Llanas submitted his resignation Tuesday. Local reports put operations deputy Faustino Ruiz Carreño in temporary charge while the city decides who will lead the department.
  • Search for Melissa and Violeta. Families are waiting for word of further searches for Melissa Anahí Carranza Contreras and Violeta Alejandra Santana Bueno. Jalisco’s search commission and a local collective searched Ixtapa, El Ranchito and other communities over the weekend.
  • Overdue city pay. Temporary municipal workers were still waiting Monday for wages due at the end of October, the third consecutive late pay period reported by local media. Watch for a payment date from City Hall.
  • Revolution Day parade deadline. Public and private schools have until today to register their groups for the Nov. 20 parade. Schools can register through the city’s education office or submit a letter at City Hall.
  • CETMAR school strike. Families in nearby La Cruz de Huanacaxtle are waiting for a return-to-class date. The union delegate said Tuesday that teachers at CETMAR 06 would stay out until overdue benefits are paid.

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LIVE: Hurricane Trudy in Puerto Vallarta — Warnings, Closures and Emergency Updates

Live updates for Hurricane Trudy in Puerto Vallarta — Warnings, Closures and Emergency Updates.
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Vance Is Offshore but Can Still Disrupt Vallarta Plans

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Vance weakens as rain and surf risks persist in Vallarta

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