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The latest news and entertainment from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Local, National, and International News for expats living in Mexico.

Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta Interchange 70% Complete, Opening Later This Year

The Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta Short Route interchange has reached 70% completion and is on track to open before year’s end, cutting travel times from 50 to...
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Puerto Vallarta Gears Up to Host “The Beginning” CrossFit Competition with Over 400 Athletes

Puerto Vallarta will host over 400 athletes for the seventh annual CrossFit “The Beginning” on November 15–16, featuring individual and pairs divisions and boosting local...
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Honoring Mexican Mothers on May 10: From Mariachi Serenades to Homemade Feasts

Discover how Mexico’s Día de las Madres—rooted in a 1922 decree—brings together mariachi serenades, homemade breakfasts and vibrant family gatherings every May 10, distinct from...
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Cancún’s New Nichupté Bridge Setback Extends Completion to Year-End 2025

The opening of the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge linking downtown Cancún and the hotel zone has been postponed to December 2025, as authorities install upgraded hurricane...
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Mexico Challenges Google Over “Gulf of America” Map Label

Mexico’s Foreign Relations Ministry sues Google for using “Gulf of America” on its U.S. maps, arguing only coastal nations can officially name shared waters. Puerto...
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Peso Strengthens Ahead of US–China Talks as Market Optimism Grows

The Mexican peso closed at 19.4669 per dollar on Friday, up 0.36% amid improved sentiment on trade prospects ahead of high-level US–China talks. Analysts eye...
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Puerto Vallarta Expands LGBTQ+-Friendly Health Services Through Sexual Diversity Office

Under Mayor Luis Munguía’s administration, Puerto Vallarta’s Office of Sexual Diversity has added a specialized physician and enhanced legal and tourist support in Lázaro Cárdenas...
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Mexican Peso Strengthens 0.35% as U.S.–U.K. Trade Deal Bolsters Tariff Negotiation Hopes

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a notable display of market confidence, the Mexican peso appreciated by 0.35 percent against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, closing...
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Mexico Faces Surge in Repatriations Amid U.S. Deportation Crackdown

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Mexico is experiencing a significant increase in the repatriation of its citizens from the United States, as the U.S. government intensifies...
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Mexico’s Inflation Rises to 3.93% in April

Mexico’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.93% in April 2025, up from 3.8% in March, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)....
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Puerto Vallarta to Host All-Women’s Pride Cruise and Pool Party on May 21

Puerto Vallarta is set to celebrate Vallarta Pride 2025 with a special event tailored for women: the "Girls Just Wanna Have FUN Cruise and Pool...
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Wildfires Devastate Over 10,000 Hectares in Jalisco’s North Coast-Western Sierra Region

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Wildfires in Jalisco's North Coast-Western Sierra region have affected more than 10,000 hectares of forests and grasslands, according to recent reports...
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Mexican Peso Strengthens Ahead of Fed Policy Update and US–China Trade Talks

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - On Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025, the Mexican peso extended gains against the US dollar, trading at 19.5983 pesos per dollar—up...
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International Tourism in Puerto Vallarta Records Ten Consecutive Months of Decline

Puerto Vallarta has registered ten consecutive months of declining international tourism despite overall passenger traffic increases driven by strong domestic tourism, according to the latest...
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Puerto Vallarta Begins Major Cleanup and Dredging Project on Local Waterways

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The municipal government of Puerto Vallarta has commenced an extensive cleanup and dredging project across the city's rivers, canals, and streams....
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Boat Collisions Threaten Manta Ray Population in Banderas Bay, Warns Expert

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Marine biologist Aldo Zavala, a prominent member of Proyecto Manta, a civil organization dedicated to the protection of manta rays, has...
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Puerto Vallarta to Host Historic Visit from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — From May 9 to 12, Puerto Vallarta will welcome the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, affectionately known as "America’s Tall Ship,"...
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R3 Stem Cell Opens Advanced Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - R3 Stem Cell, a global leader in regenerative therapies, has announced the opening of its newest clinic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico....
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Puerto Vallarta Prepares for LGBTQ+ Pride Events

Puerto Vallarta is set to host Vallarta Pride 2025 from May 17 to 25, celebrating under the theme "Revolution: The Future Has No Gender." Recognized...
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Mexican Peso Slips Amid Tariff Tensions and Fed Watchfulness

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Mexican peso opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday morning, extending a recent slide as global trade tensions flare...
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