Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Protests in Puerto Vallarta will not stop vehicle inspections, government blames corruption

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Most foreigners are used to the idea that their state requires vehicle emissions tests, but new laws in Jalisco, where Puerto Vallarta is located, that require these tests in the state, turned into protests that caused road chaos and caused tourists to miss flights.

The protest and outrage from tourists didn't work, even after the city government closed the verification center for not complying with city restrictions in building codes that require specific facades to maintain the look and feel of the tourist destination. The closure was a way for the local government . . .

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