Puerto Vallarta Damaged More by Fear Mongering and Rumors

The events that unfolded yesterday in Puerto Vallarta read like a horrifying attack on the city of Puerto Vallarta, and even the state of Jalisco, however the reality of the situation was less dire. This is not to downplay the significance of the attacks suspected to be carried out by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but yet an attempt to put the events in perspective.

On May 1, while Labor Day was being celebrated in Puerto Vallarta, a call to authorities at 11 AM reported a burning gas station in the city. Upon arriving, authorities learned that employees at the . . .