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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.

•November 11, 2025

Bahía de Banderas land recovery reclaims 9.6 million square meters

Nayarit land recovery reaches 93 percent as FGR and the state reclaim 9.6 million square meters once diverted by corrupt networks and notaries.

•November 11, 2025

French police training readies Jalisco for World Cup crowds

French police training is coaching 65 Jalisco and metro officers in crowd management before Guadalajara’s 2026 matches to cut risks and force.

•November 11, 2025

Plan Paricutin Michoacan aims to seal cartel routes

Plan Paricutin Michoacan rolls in more than 10,500 troops and a 57-billion-peso push to seal cartel routes after Uruapan's mayor was killed.

•November 7, 2025

Jalisco disappearances crisis: Lemus promises resources

In his report, Lemus acknowledged the Jalisco disappearances crisis, promised a 172% funding boost, and addressed the Rancho Izaguirre case.

•November 7, 2025

Chapala highway lanes to open November 20 say officials

Jalisco’s governor vows to open eight Chapala highway lanes on November 20, easing the airport bottleneck while full works wrap by December 31.

•November 5, 2025

Can the Michoacán security plan stop the next attack

After Uruapan’s mayor was killed, the Michoacán security plan pledges justice, development, and culture-based prevention—without reviving the drug war.

•October 29, 2025

Hotel Morales unveils El Santo ofrenda in Guadalajara

The El Santo ofrenda Guadalajara at Hotel Morales honors Mexico’s silver-masked legend with film and lucha libre touches in the historic center. Open through Nov....

•October 24, 2025

CJNG cartel attack in Michoacán ends as soldiers push gunmen back

Following the CJNG attack in Michoacán, police held the line until Army units arrived. Classes were suspended and patrols expanded near Jalisco border.

•October 24, 2025

Zapopan human remains found in 48 bags stun Jalisco

Authorities confirm 48 bags with suspected remains at a Zapopan site as forensics work to ID victims. The Zapopan human remains case intensifies.

•October 23, 2025

Michoacán lime cartels tighten grip after leader is slain

The killing in Apatzingán exposes how Michoacán lime cartels battle for the lime trade, squeezing growers with quotas and threats despite recent arrests.