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Independent reporting on infrastructure and utilities: water, power, internet, waste, and sewage. Track outages, bids, backlogs, and project timelines to stay informed.

Puerto Vallarta bridge blast leaves one dead, one hurt

•March 3, 2026

Puerto Vallarta bridge blast leaves one dead, one hurt

An explosion during demolition at Puerto Vallarta’s La Desembocada bridge killed one person and injured a worker on March 3, 2026.

Guanajuato reassures San Miguel toll road is on track

•February 27, 2026

Guanajuato reassures San Miguel toll road is on track

Guanajuato officials say the Guanajuato–San Miguel toll road remains permitted, with final approvals underway and work eyed for early 2026.

•February 18, 2026

CFE’s 2025 Investment Plunge Puts Mexico’s Power Grid at Risk

Mexico’s state-owned utility CFE cut its 2025 infrastructure investment by 24%. Analysts warn the spending slump could strain the electric grid’s reliability.

Puerto Vallarta Boasts Jalisco’s Only Certified Water Supply

•February 17, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Boasts Jalisco’s Only Certified Water Supply

Puerto Vallarta’s Seapal is pushing to renew a unique water quality certification. Learn what “certified water” means and why locals remain skeptical.

SEAPAL Repairs 139 Leaks, Steps Up Vallarta Service

•February 10, 2026

SEAPAL Repairs 139 Leaks, Steps Up Vallarta Service

SEAPAL Vallarta repaired 139 leaks and logged 351 street actions Feb 2–8, including fast water and sewer fixes in the Romantic Zone.

puerto vallarta sinkhole patched after car incident

•February 6, 2026

SEAPAL Criticized After Downtown Sinkhole Patch in Vallarta

A Malecón-area sinkhole on Calle Allende was repaired after a car got stuck, fueling criticism of SEAPAL’s delayed response.

airport drill

•February 4, 2026

GAP commits 13 billion pesos to 2026 airport expansion plan

GAP will invest 13 billion pesos in 2026 to expand and modernize its airports in Mexico as part of a five-year plan amid rising passenger...

Mismaloya Pier and Malecón Renovations Near Completion

•February 3, 2026

Mismaloya Pier and Malecón Renovations Near Completion

Puerto Vallarta’s Mismaloya beach is wrapping up a facelift. A new pier is almost complete, and the upgraded Malecon is close behind.

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•January 27, 2026

Cancún’s Nichupté bridge faces new three-month delay

Engineers say reinforcement work over cavernous lagoon soil will delay Cancún’s Nichupté bridge opening by at least three months.

Cancún hospital water shortage

•January 27, 2026

Water service suspension in downtown Puerto Vallarta

SEAPAL says water will be off in Centro, Emiliano Zapata and nearby areas from 9 a.m. Jan 27 to noon Jan 28 due to works.

puerto vallarta lighting

•January 26, 2026

Puerto Vallarta brightens Centro for safer night walks

LED upgrades and overnight cleanups are boosting light in Puerto Vallarta’s Centro and Zona Romántica, aiming for safer, clearer streets.

puerto vallarta malecon

•January 23, 2026

Damaged Puerto Vallarta Malecón raises safety concerns

Residents say deteriorating Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón needs inspection and repairs before it becomes a hazard.

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