Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Central East

Welcome to our central east Mexico news hub. We cover Hidalgo, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, State of Mexico, Morelos, and Mexico City. Our reporters pull from municipal briefings, community bulletins, and official releases. We deliver timely news on governance, public safety, and local culture across these key states.

Beach contamination in Veracruz raises fresh doubts
•March 11, 2026

Beach contamination in Veracruz raises fresh doubts

Veracruz says a natural tar seep, not an oil platform, may explain beach pollution, but the source remains under investigation.
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World Cup 2026 revives Mexico City rental tensions
•March 3, 2026

World Cup 2026 revives Mexico City rental tensions

Hosts say short-term rentals aren't driving Mexico City rent hikes as World Cup 2026 nears, urging data-based rules and enforcement.
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Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight
•February 20, 2026

Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight

Pride organizers in Mexico City are planning a “Pride Mundial” for June 27, 2026, timed between World Cup matches and crowds.
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Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package
•February 17, 2026

Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City lawmakers unveiled a legislative package to bolster LGBTQ+ rights, targeting hate speech, inclusive healthcare, and workplace equality.
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Human Hair Helps Clean Xochimilco’s Polluted Canals
•February 17, 2026

Human Hair Helps Clean Xochimilco’s Polluted Canals

A green initiative in Mexico City’s Xochimilco collects hair from salons to absorb canal pollution, protecting its unique ecosystem and wildlife.
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12 Mexico City Neighborhoods Dominate New Apartment Construction
•February 9, 2026

12 Mexico City Neighborhoods Dominate New Apartment Construction

In Mexico City, new apartments are mostly built in 12 central neighborhoods, widening the gap between high-cost areas and affordable outskirts.
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Chapultepec Lake to Glow With Water Lantern Festival
•February 6, 2026

Chapultepec Lake to Glow With Water Lantern Festival

Chapultepec’s Lago Mayor hosts a new Water Lantern Festival March 21–22, with free entry and paid lantern kits for wishes.
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•February 4, 2026

Los Cabos to Puebla nonstop flight set for June 2026

Volaris will launch a nonstop Los Cabos–Puebla route in early June 2026, with tickets already on sale for summer travel.
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Milpa Alta forest guardians protect Mexico City’s green lung
•February 3, 2026

Milpa Alta forest guardians protect Mexico City’s green lung

In Milpa Alta on Mexico City’s outskirts, a 12-man volunteer team patrols 1,500 hectares of forest, fighting illegal loggers, poachers and arsonists.
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axolotl
•January 28, 2026

Celebrating Axolotl Day 2026 at Axolotitlán in Mexico City

Axolotitlán, Mexico City’s axolotl sanctuary, celebrates National Axolotl Day 2026 with exhibits, interactive events and a conservation focus.
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Veracruz Carnival’s Beating Heart Lies in Its Masks
•January 22, 2026

Veracruz Carnival’s Beating Heart Lies in Its Masks

Iconic masks bring anonymity, satire, and collective joy to Veracruz’s Carnival. In 2026, new workshops and events help revive this tradition.
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•January 19, 2026

Mexico City news roundup for January 19, 2026

Today in Mexico City, a new gas-safety push after the Taxqueña blast, cold-weather alerts, Metro delays, marches, and air-quality watch.
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