Puerto Vallarta starts Thursday, November 12, with a new bloc at City Hall, an acting police chief, and a deadline for small shops ahead of El Buen Fin.

• The council’s new balance. Four councilors and municipal síndico José Francisco Sánchez Peña formed an independent bloc led by Víctor Manuel Bernal Vargas. Watch where the five members land on Mayor Luis Munguía’s proposal to draw on 2027 funds early.
• Who’s running the police department? Eduardo Llanas resigned as police chief, and his deputy took temporary command. The next decision is whether City Hall names a permanent replacement or keeps the interim arrangement.
• El Buen Fin registration closes today. Thursday is the deadline for eligible small businesses to register for SAT’s El Buen Fin prize draw. The sale starts Friday and runs through Tuesday, November 17.
• Voter ID appointments are back. Vallarta’s two INE offices resumed service Tuesday after Monday’s stoppage. If you missed an appointment for a new or replacement credencial, check with the Río Nilo or Macroplaza office before heading back today.
• Vehicle paperwork at UNIRSE. Vallarta’s state services center is preparing two self-service kiosks for checking vehicle debts and fines. The reported start is as early as Friday. If you’re going in today, plan to use the regular counters.