Burning Banks and Gas Stations In Puerto Vallarta

May 1, 2015
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Hours after cars were set on fire in the capital city of Guadalajara, five gas stations were burned in Puerto Vallarta, along with vandalism of several area banks throughout the city.

The activities are suspected to be connected with recent activities in the state by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in retaliation for arrests and killings of their organized crime members.

The city of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are currently under a red alert and maximum security. At this time gas . . .

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