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.

Vallarta mayor to seek funds for Malecón and hotel zone repairs

Puerto Vallarta’s mayor plans to seek emergency funds for Malecón and hotel-zone repairs after damage...

Puerto Vallarta Inspects Four Shelters Amid Polo Alert

Puerto Vallarta officials inspected four potential shelters Thursday. The city lists 16 sites under agreement,...

Puerto Vallarta Payroll Falls by 110 Municipal Workers

Puerto Vallarta cut 110 workers from its September payroll, lowering personnel costs by about MXN...

Puerto Vallarta Crews Repaint Cerro de la Cruz Lookout

Puerto Vallarta crews cleaned, pruned and repainted Cerro de la Cruz on Sept. 6, covering...

Jalisco Congress Backs Vallarta Water and Trash Relief

Jalisco lawmakers ask SEAPAL to consider full bill relief for affected homes and press Vallarta...

Three Days Without Trash Pickup Angers 5 de Diciembre

Residents on Brasil and Panamá streets report three days without garbage pickup as collection complaints...

Puerto Vallarta Drops Planned Tax and Fee Increases

Puerto Vallarta approved a 2027 plan freezing property tax, permits, municipal fees and water rates...

Puerto Vallarta 2027 Plan May Raise Local Taxes

Puerto Vallarta’s mayor says the 2027 plan adds no tourism tax but may raise existing...

Vallarta Cyclists Still Waiting on Promised Lane Repairs

Cracks, overgrowth and missing markings remain on Fluvial Vallarta’s bike lane months after Puerto Vallarta...

Can Vallarta Turn Its Global Plan Into Real Results

Puerto Vallarta’s 2026–2031 global plan sets five priorities, but its first test is turning a...

Vallarta Revenue Falls MXN 103M Short of City Target

Puerto Vallarta reports 897 million pesos in own revenue, while its official calendar puts the...

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...