Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Mexico disarms Acapulco police force linked to drug gangs

MEXICO CITY — Authorities in southern Mexico disarmed and placed under investigation the entire police force in the once-glittering resort of Acapulco on Tuesday, claiming the local cops were infiltrated by drug gangs.Officials in Guerrero state issued arrest warrants for two top Acapulco police commanders, accusing them of homicide. It was the latest fall from grace for Acapulco, which was a favorite haunt of movie stars in the 1960s but has since fallen victim to warring drug gangs.The state government said it took the step “because of suspicion that the force had probably . . .

Related Posts

child abuse puerto vallarta

Puerto Vallarta child sexual abuse ranks second in Mexico

A local psychologist warns Puerto Vallarta now ranks second nationwide for child sexual abuse cases,...
Mobile units for women

Mobile units for women roll into Puerto Vallarta streets

Jalisco delivered four mobile units to coastal towns, aiming to give women facing violence faster...
egg truck fire

Almost News: Mexico Avenue survives attempted omelet uprising

Neighbors along Avenida México woke up Thursday to the closest thing Puerto Vallarta has had...
clean beaches committee

Clean beaches committee puts Puerto Vallarta mayor in spotlight

Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía will head the interstate clean beaches committee, coordinating water tests...