Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

New security forces expected to arrive in Puerto Vallarta

The State Prosecutor's Office will start a new phase of its security plan, known as Volantas, in Puerto Vallarta and other regions of the state with a high incidence of crime, announced the security commissioner, Raúl Alejandro Velázquez Ruiz.

Volantas is a combined force of local, state, and federal police assigned to patrolling streets with the goal of reducing crime.

The decision was made after reviewing the results of the first month of operation in Guadalajara, where 214 people were arrested, mainly for drugs, possession of a firearm, and vehicle theft, in addition to 34 people with . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

San Miguel celebrates 200 years with March events downtown

San Miguel’s 200-year celebration starts March 6 downtown

A parade and weekend performances launch San Miguel de Allende’s 200-year city commemoration, with key...
bridge bomb

SSEJ says hidden device left from cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta caused bridge explosion

Jalisco security officials say a device hidden since February 22 detonated during bridge work in...
Vinoma Fest

Puerto Vallarta sets March–April festival and race calendar

From Vinoma Fest to UTMB and the April marathon, Puerto Vallarta’s March–April lineup mixes tastings,...
Mexico health taxes hit record as cigarette IEPS jumps

Mexico health taxes hit record as cigarette IEPS jumps

Mexico’s January 2026 “health taxes” hit a record, with tobacco IEPS up 51%. What changed,...