Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – This March 8, the streets of Puerto Vallarta will fill with calls for justice, dignity, and the right to live free from violence, as women from across Jalisco come together for the “Vivas nos queremos” (We Want to Live) march. Beginning at 5 p.m., participants will gather at the Parque de las Mujeres, located at the intersection of the Luis Donaldo Colosio Bypass and Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard, before moving toward the iconic Malecón and eventually converging on the Plaza de Armas and the Aquiles Serdán Open Air Theater.
Organized by a coalition of ten local feminist groups, the demonstration is not only a moment of protest but also an act of communal resistance. In Puerto Vallarta, as in many cities across Mexico, cases of missing women, unsolved femicides, and ongoing gender-based violence have created a climate of urgent activism. This year’s march is a direct response to those realities, demanding government accountability, justice for victims, and societal change.
As marchers proceed along Mexico Avenue and Morelos Street, each step will be marked by the names of women who have disappeared or been victims of femicide. Organizers have encouraged attendees to bring signs, candles, and flowers to honor those no longer present. The purple color worn by many participants, a symbol of the feminist movement, will stand out in the crowd as a reminder of the struggle for gender equality.
Upon reaching the Plaza de Armas and the Aquiles Serdán Open Air Theater, a collective moment of remembrance and resistance will take place. Women will read aloud manifestos and testimonies, shining a light on the injustices faced in Puerto Vallarta and throughout Mexico. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their own experiences and solidarity messages in a dedicated space for collective expression.
The cry of “Vivas nos queremos” resonates powerfully here, underscoring the demand for an end to gender-based violence, enhanced legal protections, and respect for women’s rights. What began as a call for justice has transformed into a broader declaration of existence and survival—an insistence that women’s lives and voices deserve not just protection, but reverence.
Through candles, signs, and the powerful presence of hundreds of demonstrators, March 8 in Puerto Vallarta will serve as a potent reminder of the ongoing fight for women’s rights and safety. In an environment where many cases still go unpunished, the participants’ bold message remains clear: The time for change is now, and the chorus of voices demanding justice grows louder with every march.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – This March 8, the streets of Puerto Vallarta will fill with calls for justice, dignity, and the right to live free from violence, as women from across Jalisco come together for the “Vivas nos queremos” (We Want to Live) march. Beginning at 5 p.m., participants will gather at the Parque de las Mujeres, located at the intersection of the Luis Donaldo Colosio Bypass and Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard, before moving toward the iconic Malecón and eventually converging on the Plaza de Armas and the Aquiles Serdán Open Air Theater.
