Ninety Special Forces soldiers have landed in Jalisco, joining local police and the National Guard in a high-profile push to tighten security in two of the state’s most visible cities. Zapopan and Puerto Vallarta, both vital to Jalisco’s economy and tourism image, have faced a recent wave of violence that officials say demands a stronger, faster response. The military’s arrival signals an escalation in tactics — but what exactly triggered the deployment, and how the operation will work on the ground, is a story still unfolding.