Puerto Vallarta News

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Public Safety

Essential public safety news on policing, fire, rescue, and civil protection. See response data, prevention efforts, and neighborhood safety plans.

What we cover: policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.

Crime in Mexico remains a complex and evolving issue, affecting public safety, tourism, local economies, and international perceptions. This section delivers in-depth news and analysis on organized crime, cartel activity, corruption, homicides, extortion, theft, and law enforcement efforts across the country. We report on regional hotspots, including Mexico City, Jalisco, Guerrero, Michoacán, and Baja California, highlighting how crime trends vary by location. Coverage also includes policy changes, military interventions, and community responses to insecurity. Whether you’re a resident, traveler, policymaker, or concerned reader, this tag provides reliable reporting on the scope and impact of crime—from high-profile incidents to systemic challenges and local resilience efforts.

Business owners in Puerto Vallarta ask Mayor to recognize crime problem in the city

Business owners in Puerto Vallarta say they are concerned about the increase in armed robberies in the city, and after falling from fourth to the...
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Jalisco falsified crime statistics over the past three years

At least during the last three years, the data that the State Prosecutor's Office reported to the National Public Security System were false or "made...
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Crime within the Migrant Caravan is taking its toll

The migrant caravan stopped on its route to Tapanatepec after Central Americans tried to lynch a man being accusing of attempted kidnapping, which generated tension...
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This Mexico town banned politicians in 2011 and crime disappeared

As violent crime overtakes Mexico, one small town seems to have things figured out. They discovered that the root of all their problems was the...
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Can Community Policing Help Tackle Organized Crime in Mexico?

A community-focused policing program that has produced positive results in one of Mexico’s most violent states suggests that alternative forms of policing could be a...
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