Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Texas Grand Jury Declines to Charge Police Officer for Shooting Unarmed Mexican

A Texas grand jury declined on Monday to charge a suburban Dallas police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Mexican national in another case that raised questions about racial bias by U.S. police.

Ruben Garcia Villalpando, a married father of four, was shot twice in the chest on the side of a highway in February by Grapevine police officer Robert Clark after a brief car chase.

Along with announcing the grand jury's decision, prosecutors also released a police dashcam video of the incident, which showed Villalpando raising his hands as he walked unsteadily toward Clark, who . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Mexican peso gains

Peso gains after U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends dollar lower

The peso strengthened early Wednesday after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire cut safe-haven demand for the dollar...
Mexico Police Killings Reach 101 as Jalisco Leads

Mexico Police Killings Reach 101 as Jalisco Leads

At least 101 public security officers have been killed in Mexico in 2026, with Jalisco...
Puerto Vallarta DJ Festival Draws Crowds to Malecón

Puerto Vallarta DJ Festival Draws Crowds to Malecón

Puerto Vallarta’s seventh DJ’s Day Festival mixed local talent, waterfront crowds, and prevention messaging on...
puerto vallarta morning news

Puerto Vallarta Morning Coffee News for April 8 2026

Puerto Vallarta starts Wednesday with heat, beach warnings, holiday crowds, and city updates that could...