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Puerto Vallarta beach closures hurricane raymond
•March 2, 2026

Red, Yellow, and Purple Flags Return to Puerto Vallarta Beaches

Yellow flags mark caution on several Vallarta beaches, while red and purple warnings near Río Pitillal mean stay out and watch for hazards.
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40 Army vehicles, 300 troops headed to Puerto Vallarta
•February 27, 2026

40 Army vehicles, 300 troops headed to Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta expects 300 more Army troops and 40 tactical vehicles Friday afternoon, Feb. 27, widening federal patrols.
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Navy arrests eight hitmen and seizes arsenal in Puerto Vallarta
•February 27, 2026

Navy arrests eight hitmen and seizes arsenal in Puerto Vallarta

Mexican Navy arrested eight people in Puerto Vallarta and seized guns, ammo, radios and tactical gear after patrols tied to Feb. 22 unrest.
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Governor leads strategic meeting on economy and tourism in Vallarta
•February 26, 2026

Governor leads strategic meeting on economy and tourism in Vallarta

Gov. Pablo Lemus met with Vallarta-area mayors, ordered burned vehicles cleared from highways, and urged events to continue after Sunday unrest.
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4 prisoners captured
•February 26, 2026

Four recaptured after Puerto Vallarta prison escape

Authorities say four of 23 inmates who escaped Puerto Vallarta’s state prison on Feb. 22 are back in custody; the search continues.
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18 people arrested for looting convenience stores in Puerto Vallarta
•February 24, 2026

18 arrested after convenience store looting in Vallarta

Police say 18 people, including minors, were arrested after overnight looting at Puerto Vallarta convenience stores following 911 reports.
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Navy ship arrives with 103 marines in Puerto Vallarta
•February 24, 2026

Navy ship arrives with 103 marines in Puerto Vallarta

ARM Usumacinta docked with 103 marines as Puerto Vallarta tightens security after roadblocks, arson, and disinformation.
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Olas Altas Beach stands under a red flag
•February 20, 2026

Puerto Vallarta issues red flags across key tourist beaches

Eight Puerto Vallarta beaches flew red or mixed flags on Feb. 20 as lifeguards warned of hazardous surf and urged swimmers to stay out.
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Police step up patrols across Puerto Vallarta
•February 16, 2026

Police step up patrols across Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta’s police are increasing foot and mobile patrols in parks, sports units and tourist zones to curb nuisance behavior and deter crime.
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•February 12, 2026

Red Flags Still Up on Most Puerto Vallarta Beaches

Red flags remain on many Puerto Vallarta beaches today, Feb. 12, due to rough surf. Here’s what it means and how to stay safe.
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puerto vallarta tiger
•February 9, 2026

Tiger Seized in Puerto Vallarta Raid, Foreigner Arrested

Authorities in Puerto Vallarta seized a young tigress and arrested a foreigner man after a federal search in El Caloso, Jalisco.
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•February 7, 2026

High Surf and Rip Currents Spark Weekend Warnings in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection warns of dangerous waves and rip currents through the weekend, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water.
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