Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Mexico News from a national desk that publishes all day. This hub brings you the most important stories across Mexico—security, economy, politics, travel, and culture—with clear context and links to original sources. We update continuously as events develop and add quick explainers when a topic needs more background. Start with the top headlines below, then dive into state coverage and our weekly roundups for a wider view. Vallarta Daily began in Puerto Vallarta; today we cover the country with the same straightforward, reliable reporting.
Cancún at 56 Faces Growth That Planning Hasn't Caught

Cancún at 56 Faces Growth That Planning Hasn’t Caught

A civic warning on Cancún’s 56th anniversary says growth is outpacing planning, straining mobility, infrastructure...
Iberoamericana Sets New Mérida Campus in Cosgaya Area

Iberoamericana Sets New Mérida Campus in Cosgaya Area

Universidad Iberoamericana will open a campus in Mérida’s Cosgaya area, adding new higher-education capacity as...
Mérida Limpia wins global recognition for cleaner city

Mérida Limpia wins global recognition for cleaner city

Mérida’s cleanliness campaign won international recognition, spotlighting how the city manages waste, public space and...
Guanajuato pushes romance tourism after San Miguel summit

Guanajuato pushes romance tourism after San Miguel summit

A wedding-industry summit in San Miguel ended with new deals and promotion plans as Guanajuato...
Mexico says 203,685 nationals were returned from US

Mexico says 203,685 nationals were returned from US

Mexico says 203,685 citizens have been repatriated from the U.S. since January 2025 as México...
Mexico’s 2026 wildfire season is heating up quickly

Mexico’s 2026 wildfire season is heating up quickly

Mexico has logged more than 132,500 burned hectares in 2026, and officials warn hotter, drier,...
Playa scooter death renews pressure for clear rules

Playa scooter death renews pressure for clear rules

After a fatal Playa del Carmen crash, pressure is rising for clear scooter rules, safer...
BCS Opens Biodiversity Strategy for Public Review

BCS Opens Biodiversity Strategy for Public Review

Baja California Sur opened a public consultation on a biodiversity strategy that could shape tourism,...
How criminal control is reshaping daily life in Taxco

How criminal control is reshaping daily life in Taxco

A new report says criminal control and weak authority in Taxco are hurting daily life,...
Los Cabos land invasion crackdown targets six leaders

Los Cabos land invasion crackdown targets six leaders

Baja California Sur says it identified six alleged land-invasion leaders in Los Cabos as officials...
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...
AMPI says Mexico’s fractional housing needs rules now

AMPI says Mexico’s fractional housing needs rules now

AMPI says fractional housing may widen property access in Mexico, but weak rules and uneven...
Mexico’s lower house backs National Xoloitzcuintle Day

Mexico’s lower house backs National Xoloitzcuintle Day

Mexico’s lower house approved October 27 as National Xoloitzcuintle Day, recognizing the breed’s cultural role...

UNAM San Miguel readies arts and humanities festival

UNAM San Miguel will host a five-day festival from April 20 to 24, mixing free...
TikTok job offer led Jalisco teens into alleged cartel trap

TikTok job offer led Jalisco teens into alleged cartel trap

Two teenagers in Jalisco were rescued after an alleged TikTok job offer, renewing concern over...
Mexico and US Set New T-MEC Talks in Mexico City

Mexico and US Set New T-MEC Talks in Mexico City

Mexico and the U.S. will hold the next T-MEC pre-review talks on April 19 and...
Flex ties $1 billion Mexico bet to AI data centers

Flex ties $1 billion Mexico bet to AI data centers

Flex will invest $1 billion in Mexico through 2028 to expand AI and data-center equipment...

BCS weighs housing commission as Los Cabos strain grows

Baja California Sur lawmakers are reviewing a permanent housing commission as Los Cabos emerges as...
Los Cabos transport strain grows as diesel fuel increases

Los Cabos transport strain grows as diesel fuel increases

Diesel near 30 pesos a liter is squeezing Los Cabos transport operators and could reopen...
Human remains found in a clandestine grave in Santa Anita

Human remains found in a clandestine grave in Santa Anita

Human remains found in San José del Cabo have renewed scrutiny of search efforts, forensic...
Maya Melipona Honey Projects Expand in Playa del Carmen

Maya Melipona Honey Projects Expand in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen officials say Maya communities are expanding melipona honey projects that preserve tradition...

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