Puerto Vallarta Government and Politics News

Local government and politics news from Puerto Vallarta, including city council, public spending, elections, services, laws, and officials.

Local government decisions affect everything from public works and policing to tourism policy, zoning, taxes, and neighborhood services. This hub tracks Puerto Vallarta politics, city council actions, public spending, official announcements, elections, regulations, and decisions that shape daily life.

Councilwoman Says Vallarta Sent Polluted Water to Sea

A Puerto Vallarta councilwoman says contaminated water reached the sea at Las Glorias after city...

Puerto Vallarta Brings 94 Trash Workers Back to Routes

Puerto Vallarta returns 94 municipal employees to garbage collection and adds 50 new hires as...

Jalisco Investment in Puerto Vallarta Tops MXN 2 Billion

Jalisco says Puerto Vallarta projects top MXN 2 billion as public records show major investment...

Puerto Vallarta Offers Free Pet Sterilizations in August

Puerto Vallarta’s mobile veterinary unit will offer free sterilizations, rabies vaccines, medical care and adoption...

Proposed Cuale Plan Would Move Cats Out of River Habitat

An appeal seeks phased removal of Cuale Island cats as recent dumping cases expose the...

El Salado dock upgrades aim to improve visitor safety

Jalisco will expand and repair docks inside El Salado, improving safety while supporting research, education...

Vallarta Mayor Details Response to Rising Safety Fears

Luis Munguía points to new patrol vehicles and prevention programs after Vallarta’s perceived insecurity climbed...

Puerto Vallarta expands dengue controls during rains

Puerto Vallarta expands dengue brigades, larval control and mosquito surveillance as the rainy season raises...

City Council resistance stops Vallarta’s MXN 100 million plan

Puerto Vallarta shelved a proposed MXN 100 million revenue advance after council resistance, raising questions...

Vallarta crews target Malecón and Romantic Zone daily

Puerto Vallarta assigns daily crews to the Malecón and Romantic Zone as broader trash collection...

Puerto Vallarta Gets More Electric Buses but No Start Date

Eight electric buses have arrived for Medina Ascencio, but Puerto Vallarta still lacks a confirmed...

City Hall records expose months of key committees not meeting

Puerto Vallarta records show key council committees skipped months of required meetings while some newer...

Puerto Vallarta crews clear junk from 30 dumping sites

Puerto Vallarta crews cleared bulky waste from 30 sites in six neighborhoods, targeting illegal dumping...

See Puerto Vallarta’s new garbage schedule starting July 15

Puerto Vallarta’s new garbage schedule starts July 15 with morning and evening routes and revised...

Puerto Vallarta landfill could face full closure over violations

El Gavilán remains partly closed after Puerto Vallarta failed to prove environmental compliance, with fines...