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Increase in Extortion Attempts Rattles Puerto Vallarta’s Business Sector

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – In recent weeks, Puerto Vallarta’s business community has been shaken by a surge in extortion attempts, with between 12 and 16 cases reported in just the last two weeks alone. This concerning trend was highlighted by the newly appointed president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), Juan Pablo Martínez Torres, who himself fell victim to this criminal activity.

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