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•July 22, 2026

Puerto Vallarta gender audit targets Ixtapa streets

A UN Women-backed audit in Ixtapa examined lighting, mobility and safety, but officials have not released findings, costs or a timetable.

•July 22, 2026

Military Sweep in Puerto Vallarta Seizes Three Vehicles

Federal troops seized three vehicles, ammunition, and tactical gear near Las Palmas in Puerto Vallarta after a large rural security deployment Tuesday.

•July 21, 2026

Family seeks boat operator after fatal Vallarta accident

A Guadalajara woman died after a tourist boat capsized at Los Tules Beach, leaving investigators with key questions about the vessel and operator.

•July 21, 2026

Confused Canadian Woman Found Dehydrated and Alone on Vallarta Street

Police and paramedics assisted a dehydrated Canadian woman found confused and alone in Puerto Vallarta’s Arboledas neighborhood.

•July 19, 2026

Public asked to help find Vallarta Real Estate adviser César Ríos

Relatives and colleagues seek help locating Puerto Vallarta real estate adviser César Ríos, who has diabetes and may need medical care.

•July 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta’s 12th Naval Zone Gets New Commander

Vice Admiral Tayatzin Guerrero Mendoza takes command of Puerto Vallarta’s naval zone during hurricane season and active summer patrols.

•July 16, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Missing Persons Cases May Be Linked to Fake Job Offers

Jalisco officials warn that fake high-pay jobs are targeting teenagers as investigators examine recent Puerto Vallarta disappearances.

•July 15, 2026

Two Flee Vallarta Chase, Leaving Drugs and Tactical Gear

Two men escaped after a police chase in Ixtapa, leaving a car with suspected marijuana, tire spikes and tactical equipment.

•July 15, 2026

Federal probe widens in Vallarta student disappearances

Federal investigators examine possible forced recruitment after six Jalisco students, including three from Puerto Vallarta, were found alive.

•July 13, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Tests Crisis Response at Ixtapa Prison

Puerto Vallarta tested a multi-agency response at the Ixtapa prison, months after a mass escape exposed serious security failures.

•July 13, 2026

Guadalajara Highway Drill Could Slow Vallarta Travel

A 1 p.m. security drill will simulate road blockades at seven Guadalajara entrances, including the Vallarta route, with delays possible.

•July 11, 2026

New Vallarta Prison Sweep Finds Drugs, Tools, and Gear

A sixth security sweep at Puerto Vallarta’s prison recovered suspected marijuana, tools, cables and electronics after February’s escape.

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