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Puerto Vallarta readies Semana Santa safety operation
•March 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta readies Semana Santa safety operation

Puerto Vallarta is organizing a Semana Santa safety and mobility operation as officials prepare beaches, roads and crowded sites for holiday travel.
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puerto vallarta fires
•March 17, 2026

Atmospheric alert has been activated in Cabo Corrientes and Tomatlán due to wildfires

Jalisco activated an atmospheric alert in Cabo Corrientes and Tomatlán as wildfire smoke spread through coastal communities.
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Puerto Vallarta lifeguards recertified before holiday rush
•March 16, 2026

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards recertified before holiday rush

Puerto Vallarta lifeguards completed national recertification before the March holiday weekend, adding beach safety capacity as crowds rise.
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Dry-Season Fires Hit Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas
•March 16, 2026

Dry-Season Fires Hit Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas

Multiple brush fires hit Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas as the dry season begins, leaving crews battling an active blaze in Las Palmas.
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Seven members of the CJNG cartel arrested in Puerto Vallarta
•March 15, 2026

Seven members of the CJNG cartel arrested in Puerto Vallarta

Seven suspects arrested in Puerto Vallarta now face a federal case tied to weapons, ammunition and tactical gear seized by the Navy.
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puerto vallarta beach
•March 10, 2026

Puerto Vallarta warns beachgoers over mar de fondo

Puerto Vallarta issued a preventive beach alert as possible mar de fondo could bring stronger surf and rip-current risk in coming days.
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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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