Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Two municipalities in Guerrero cancel Independence Day celebrations due to violence

The municipalities of Atoyac and Petatlán, in the Mexican state of Guerrero, canceled the traditional "grito de independencia" ceremony due to violence that occurred leaving three dead.

The government of Petatlán posted on social media the notice of cancellation of El Grito, as well as the civic-military parade.

"In order to safeguard the integrity and security of the population of Petatlán, the grito de independencia event of today September 15 and the parade tomorrow of September 16 is canceled," they reported.

The decision was made . . .

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