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Welcome to Western Mexico News, by Vallarta Daily, your central hub for the latest Western Mexico news, breaking Western Mexico headlines, and up-to-the-minute Western Mexico politics updates. We cover Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima—from coastal resorts to inland capitals—ensuring you’re always in the loop on government decisions, economic trends, and cultural events that shape life along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

•March 6, 2026

Guadalajara waste overhaul wins industry recognition

Guadalajara was recognized for revamping trash collection, expanding routes, and building a city-run cleanup model citywide.

•March 4, 2026

Riviera Nayarit’s new campaign courts luxury travel

Paradise Keeps Going markets Riviera Nayarit as luxury and sustainable, backed by new rooms, investment projections, and digital ads.

•February 26, 2026

World Aquatics cancels Jalisco Diving World Cup stop

World Aquatics canceled the March 5-8 Diving World Cup stop in Zapopan, citing embassy travel restrictions and security concerns after violence.

Conagua targets illegal builds along Lake Chapala shore

•February 26, 2026

Lake Chapala shoreline construction face tighter scrutiny

Conagua and Jalisco municipalities will jointly inspect federal shoreline zones at Lake Chapala, boosting checks and possible removals.

•February 24, 2026

Classes Resume After Violence as Jalisco Reopens Wednesday

States restart in-person classes after weekend violence; Jalisco returns Wednesday as schools, transport and banks normalize in parts of Mexico.

•February 23, 2026

Ajijic neighbors support “Berry Man” after truck burned in blockade

Ajijic neighbors began a support drive after a vendor lost truck and goods during Jalisco blockades on Sunday, February 22.

•February 19, 2026

Tehuamixtle Oyster Festival returns March 14, 2026

Tehuamixtle’s sixth Oyster Festival is set for March 14, 2026 with oyster tastings, guest chefs, mixology and live music on Jalisco’s coast.

•February 16, 2026

Inside Los Mayos Armed Wings of Sinaloa Cartel

Enforcers of the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Mayos” faction reveal a hidden hierarchy. These armed wings – from veteran hit squads to new paramilitary groups –...