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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.

•August 6, 2025

Special Forces Deploy to Zapopan and Puerto Vallarta for Security Boost

Ninety Special Forces soldiers have landed in Jalisco, joining local police and the National Guard in a high-profile push to tighten security in two of...

•August 6, 2025

Mayor admits shortcomings in Puerto Vallarta services

Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía González has admitted shortcomings in Puerto Vallarta government, particularly in garbage collection and drinking water supply.

•August 6, 2025

Mazatlán in Balance reforestation campaign moves across municipality

The Mazatlán in Balance reforestation campaign advances with the planting of 5 native tree species along the Carretera Internacional, aiming to seed 5,500 trees by...

•August 5, 2025

Puerto Vallarta public safety boosted with new patrol trucks

Governor Pablo Lemus delivered four marked pickup trucks to Puerto Vallarta City Council to boost Puerto Vallarta public safety with FASP and FOFISP funds.

•August 5, 2025

Suspected sexual abuse of minor by tour guide in Puerto Vallarta

An investigation is under way into suspected sexual abuse of minor by tour guide at Los Arcos de Mismaloya after a 13-year-old was reportedly treated...

•August 4, 2025

Mazatlán opens ‘Capybara House’ at its aquarium

Mazatlán opens Capybara House at its aquarium to boost Mazatlán capybara conservation and let visitors connect up close.

Arrest of El Texano extortion operator in Quintana Roo

•August 4, 2025

Arrest of ‘El Texano’ in Nayarit, extortion operator in Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo authorities captured José Gerardo “El Texano,” a key extortion operator, hiding in Nayarit; pretrial detention set for August 7.

•August 4, 2025

Mexico Weather Today: August 4, 2025

Heavy rains in Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas bring flooding risks, lightning and reduced visibility as heat wave persists elsewhere.

•August 4, 2025

Puerto Vallarta environmental route boosts cleanup and safety

Puerto Vallarta environmental route expands recycling, beach cleanups, and infrastructure upgrades to cut waste and improve safety.

•August 3, 2025

New Road Opens Remote El Jorullo to Eco Tourism in Puerto Vallarta

A newly finished access road links El Jorullo to Puerto Vallarta, unlocking eco-tourism and improving services for the mountain community.

•August 3, 2025

Puerto Vallarta rip current drowning claims Guadalajara youth

Puerto Vallarta rip current drowning took the life of a 19-year-old from Guadalajara; authorities warn swimmers to heed lifeguards and avoid risky conditions.