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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.

•October 20, 2025

Guadalajara littering fines surge as 1,000 get ticketed

Guadalajara littering fines are reshaping street habits. City data show 1,007 cited, most choosing community work as enforcement expands citywide.

•October 20, 2025

Guadalajara Cardinal says choose Day of the Dead, not Halloween

Guadalajara archbishop urges families to favor Day of the Dead over Halloween, backs a dropout plan and asks teachers to keep focus in classrooms.

•October 20, 2025

Jalisco missing persons flyers flood Guadalajara’s heart

Families in Guadalajara pasted about 2,500 search posters at the Glorieta, renewing a public wall and urging action on Jalisco missing persons.

•October 16, 2025

Morelia LGBT film steals Mexico’s spotlight this week

The Morelia LGBT film catching fire follows two men on Mexico’s highways and arrives fresh from Venice wins, stirring debate and applause in Morelia.

•October 16, 2025

Guadalajara fall events and where to feel Day of the Dead

Your guide to Guadalajara fall events: parades, Calaverandia, Panteón de Belén night tours, and Feria del Cartón dates to plan your season.

•October 15, 2025

CJNG operator in Guadalajara captured during pre-dawn raids

CJNG operator in Guadalajara arrested in joint raids; Security Cabinet says three suspects seized with guns, meth, and vehicles tied to extortion.

•October 14, 2025

Guadalajara Historic Center work starts on three streets

Guadalajara launches a 90-day plan to repave Independencia, Prisciliano Sánchez and Degollado in the Guadalajara Historic Center while keeping businesses and pedestrian access open.

•October 10, 2025

Jalisco storm shelters open as Raymond nears Pacific coast

Jalisco storm shelters are active as Tropical Storm Raymond nears the coast; authorities urge residents to avoid risk areas and follow official guidance.