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Today’s news roundup in Puerto Vallarta – January 20, 2026

Protests clogged Medina Ascencio, two investigations shook the city, and water outages hit Ixtapa. Here’s Puerto Vallarta’s Tuesday roundup.
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Puerto Vallarta protest demands justice for Clarissa

Relatives blocked Francisco Medina Ascencio in Puerto Vallarta, urging prosecutors to clarify the case and find the driver accused of drunk driving.
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Prosecutors audit Puerto Vallarta police station over missing people

Prosecutors audit Puerto Vallarta police station over missing prisoners

Jalisco prosecutors and forensics staff checked Ixtapa custody logs after two missing people were said to have been detained and released.
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Inclusive tourism push makes Vallarta a leader in Mexico

Inclusive tourism push makes Vallarta a leader in Mexico

Puerto Vallarta hotels and airport are training staff and strengthening assistance so travelers with disabilities can visit with confidence.
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Vallarta weighs beach access plan to keep shores public

Vallarta weighs beach access plan to keep shores public

Puerto Vallarta is considering Vallarta Playas Libres, a plan to map, sign, protect and restore free public beach access for all.
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Los Arcos de Mismaloya Turns 50

Vallarta council urges stronger protection for Los Arcos

Puerto Vallarta’s council urged agencies to clarify Los Arcos’ status, reject privatization and speed up protected-area designation.
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Puerto Vallarta traffic lights overhaul aims to end jams

Puerto Vallarta weighs 14M peso citywide signal overhaul

Puerto Vallarta is considering a 14 million peso first phase to modernize traffic signals at key intersections, starting on Avenida México.
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Bus headed to Vallarta crashes off Highway 200 in Nayarit

Bus to Puerto Vallarta overturns on Highway 200 in Nayarit

A Vallarta-bound passenger bus left Highway 200 near Xalisco, Nayarit, and overturned early Sunday, injuring at least seven people.
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Puerto Vallarta malecón expansion still unfinished 2026

A key stretch of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón extension by Parque Hidalgo is still under construction, pushing deadlines and squeezing businesses.
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Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

After a Highway 200 blockade, Puerto Vallarta says no federal-zone permit exists near Los Arcos and will seek clarity with Semarnat.
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Lifeguard rescues swimmer swept away by current at Camarones Beach, Puerto Vallarta

Lifeguards rescue swimmer from rip current in Vallarta

A lifeguard at Camarones Beach used a rescue board to pull a swimmer out of a rip current, urging visitors to heed warning flags.
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Puerto Vallarta reaches record visitors, revenue in 2025

Puerto Vallarta edged to a new 2025 record with 6.265M visitors, steady occupancy, and higher airport and cruise traffic.
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