Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Residents flee cartel violence in another Mexican town

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of yet another township in western Mexico have begun fleeing, after they were caught in the crossfire of turf battles between rival drug cartels.

A former mayor said Friday the town of Coalcoman has essentially been cut off by road. The parish priest of Coalcoman said in a letter Wednesday that roads had been cut and townspeople had trouble getting supplies.

Local media posted photos of dozens of townspeople walking down dirt roads dragging suitcases.

The scene in Coalcoman, in the western state of Michoacan, is similar to what . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Malecón vehicle traffic

Free Malecón Events Mark Puerto Vallarta Anniversary

Puerto Vallarta will mark its 108th anniversary with free Malecón events, civic acts, music and...
Perfect Day Mexico

Petition Against Royal Caribbean in Mahahual Tops 2M

A Change.org petition opposing Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day México project in Mahahual has passed 2...
Artificial Reef Plan Seeks to Protect Caribbean Corals

Artificial Reef Plan Seeks to Protect Caribbean Corals

Coral Park is raising funds for a Paamul artificial reef designed to reduce diving pressure...
Navy Says 39,500 Tons of Sargassum Cleared in Quintana Roo

Navy Says 39,500 Tons of Sargassum Cleared in Quintana Roo

The Mexican Navy says crews have collected more than 39,500 tons of sargassum from Quintana...