Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico 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 . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

garbage-collection-puerto-vallarta

Business sector warns garbage dispute could hurt Puerto Vallarta’s image

Business leaders warn Puerto Vallarta’s garbage dispute could damage the city’s image, unsettle investors, and...
Puerto Vallarta Park Opening Turns Into Water Protest

Puerto Vallarta Park Opening Turns Into Water Protest

Residents confronted Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía during a park opening in San Miguel, saying...
Olas Altas Beach stands under a red flag

Puerto Vallarta on alert for 3-meter waves Friday

Puerto Vallarta is under a mar de fondo alert Friday, with waves up to 3...
Pemex leak report points to cover-up in Gulf spill

Pemex leak report points to cover-up in Gulf spill

Mexican officials say a Pemex pipeline leak caused the Gulf spill and that key information...