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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Vallarta

HEAT Latin Music Awards Announces First Mexican Edition in Jalisco During Miami Launch

HEAT Latin Music Awards announced its first Mexican edition in Jalisco, with HEAT Week and a Puerto Vallarta gala set for November 2026.

Latin Times · Aug 14

Swimmer killed in crocodile attack at beach resort as couple on vacation tried to save him

California couple describe horrifying moment deadly attack unfolded in front of them in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Serial-killer fears grow at location popular for American tourists after three women are murdered

Cops say all three women appeared to be between 30 and 35, found partially undressed, and had multiple tattoos

The Independent UK · May 26

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Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Push Delta Airlines to Cut Mexico Routes, Raise Fees

Delta Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Joe Esposito said the plan is to reduce the financial drag from rising oil prices, with reductions beginning in the first quarter and likely extending into the summer.

Latin Times · Apr 28

Couple tries to postpone Puerto Vallarta wedding after travel advisory. They can’t believe Sunwing’s response: ‘ You have to fly into a war zone’

A woman described a nightmare experience that a friend is going through. The reason why he’s having a hard time? A travel advisory to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has completely detoured a dream destination wedding for a couple he knows. But what’s worse is that Sunwing, the Canadian travel company the…

The Mary Sue · Mar 1

Tens Of Inmates Escaped From Puerto Vallarta Prison Following 'El Mencho's' Killing

As reported by Mexican media, the escape occurred Feb. 22, the same day as the operation to capture El Mencho when armed groups stormed the prison and rammed the main gate with a vehicle.

Latin Times · Feb 25

Mexico travel: Your rights during civil unrest explained after cartel boss killing sparked violence

While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest.

Euronews · Feb 25

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From Paradise to Panic: Travelers Caught in Mexico's Cartel Violence After El Mencho's Death

Tourists in Mexico face chaos as cartel violence erupts following the death of a powerful drug lord, disrupting cities and tourist hotspots.

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

Flights finally resume from violence-hit Mexico resort after thousands stranded

‘We are encouraged to see the situation beginning to settle’ said David Nichols of specialist Journey Latin America

The Independent UK · Feb 24

How Mexican cartel boss El Mencho's death could impact the World Cup

The kingpin was known for his ruthless methods, including sending severed pigs’ heads to lawyers and threatening to kill police officers ‘and your dogs’

Evening Standard · Feb 24

'Could you just be normal': Canada leader slammed for her specific concern for LGBTQ tourists in Mexico after El Mencho's killing

Canadian politician Heather McPherson social media post in the wake of widespread violence in Mexico after the military gunned down gang lord El Mencho went viral as she specifically expressed concern for LGBTQ community members in Puerto Vallarta -- the epicenter of the violence. Social media users did not understand…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Pregnant tourist in second trimester trapped in Mexico after cartel violence grounds flights

Meghan Mahoney, who has been on vacation in the coastal resort town of Puerto Vallarta, is among thousands who have no idea when they’ll be able to leave, and says the situation is “scary”

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Mexico violence: What are your travel rights if you are there or are booked to go?

All you need to know as drug-related violence erupts across this popular destination

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Tourists Trapped in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Shelters in Hotel Rooftop Following the Death of Cartel Leader El Mencho

Violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta following the death of cartel leader El Mencho, leading to city-wide chaos and travel disruptions.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

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Euronews · Feb 23

Travelling to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know following cartel violence outbreak

Visitors to the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been told to stay indoors, while many flights to and from the airport have been cancelled or rescheduled.

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Mexico latest: Tourists told to shelter in place after killing of cartel drug lord El Mencho sparks violence

Suspected gang members react to death of notorious crime boss in Jalisco Sunday by burning buses and businesses as visitors on vacation describe ‘war zone’

Axios · Feb 23

Mexico killed "El Mencho." Here's how and what we know about U.S. role in the operation

Mexico's defense ministry shared insight into the U.S. role.

The Times of India · Feb 23

Mexico’s most wanted drug lord El Mencho killed in army raid; highways blocked, flights cancelled in cartel retaliation – top developments

Mexico's most wanted drug lord, El Mencho, was killed in a military operation in Jalisco, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. The operation, a significant blow to organized crime, led to road blockages, arson, and clashes across multiple states, prompting travel advisories from the US and Canada.

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The Independent UK · Feb 22

Foreign Office issues Mexico travel warning after drug cartel violence

Many thousands of tourists are stranded in the resort of Puerto Vallarta after the killing of narcotics kingpin ‘El Mencho’

The Times of India · Feb 22

Who killed Mexican drug lord El Mencho? Air Canada suspends operations in Puerto Vallarta; tourists asked to stay inside resorts

Hours after drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, was killed, massive chaos broke out in several Mexican states. Air Canada suspended its operation to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta, the seaside city of Jalisco state where El Mencho was killed. El Mencho was wanted by the US…

The Times of India · Feb 22

Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed in military operation, massive chaos at Guadalajara airport

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, also known as El Mencho, was killed in a military operation, Mexican news outlets reported, citing government sources. Major chaos broke out at Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports, after El Mencho's cartel reportedly retaliated after Oseguera's killing.

Latin Times · Dec 20, 2025

Authorities Arrest Man Alleged to Be Jalisco Cartel's Third-in-Command In Mexico

One of the crimes Armando "G" has been linked to is the killing of Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz, a former governor of Jalisco who was assassinated in 2018 inside a bar in the tourist zone of Puerto Vallarta.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Briton becomes first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific

Army veteran Craig Wood sailed from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico to Hiroshima in Japan in 90 days.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Solo female traveler reveals why Mexico is great for visiting alone (though there is a city she won’t return to)

Travel content creator Sam Saenz, from Texas, has spent a huge amount of time in Mexico and tells The Independent that she is "fascinated by the country"

Kiplinger · Apr 6, 2025

Retire in Mexico: Get a Lower Cost of Living Near the US

Many older Americans retire in Mexico because of its laid-back lifestyle, beaches, and vibrant culture. Here’s the scoop on living in Mexico full-time.

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