Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta will receive 400 more troops to help with security

This Friday night, Julián Otero Radilla, commander of the 102 Infantry Battalion, reported the arrival of 400 elements from the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) in Puerto Vallarta, after the recent wave of insecurity that plagues the coastal municipality.

Julián Otero explained that the 400 elements have 51 vehicles and will be deployed in the areas with the highest crime rate in Puerto Vallarta.

When questioned about the possible relationship between this military deployment and the shooting recorded this afternoon . . .

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