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Aerial image of Puerto Vallarta beach with people in the water and countless beach umbrellas all over the beach. There are white adobe apartment buildings lining the coast in the background.

MND Local: How one Puerto Vallarta expat group avoids the pitfalls...

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Tired of toxic online expat forums? Puerto Vallarta's Melanie Henderson's Facebook forum seems have found the secret to fostering a positive online space for foreigners in PV.
meth lab dismantled enero 2026

Navy dismantles 3 meth labs, seize 700+ kg of drugs and...

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The authorities confirmed that operations will continue, “prioritizing operational intelligence, territorial control and the protection of the population,” with special emphasis on preventing consumption among young people.
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MND Local: Puerto Vallarta unveils ambitious budget, tax incentives, transit changes...

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Changes for 2026 in Puerto Vallarta are already being announced, from a municipal budget and property tax discounts to a new pirate ship to replace the old Marigalante, which sank last year.
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Pedro Inzunza

Pedro Inzunza, a US-indicted ‘narcoterrorist,’ is arrested in Sinaloa

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Also known as “El Señor de la Silla” (“The Lord of the Chair”), Inzunza is believed to be second in command of the Beltrán Leyva group, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

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Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.
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The Christmas gift that Puerto Vallarta gave me

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From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.
Nelsy Valenzuela and Ana Chiquete

Indigenous Sinaloa teacher nominated for the prestigious GEMS Global Teacher Prize  

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Nelsy Saray Valenzuela Flores teaches elementary and middle school-age children from Yoreme (Mayo) communities using innovative methods based on the local culture without sacrificing the national curriculum.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

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Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
Tonalá, Jalisco

Throttle therapy: two wheels, one town, endless details

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Charlotte Smith's motorcycle diaries take her towards Guadalajara, where the cozy town of Tonalá awaits those who make the worthwhile trip.
Close-up portrait of a Wixárika man wearing a traditional hat adorned with feathers and intricate beadwork

Despite VidantaWorld, Nayarit still has plenty of authentic, sustainable tourism; here’s where

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If you head north, beyond the 3,000-acre spectacle in Nuevo Nayarit, you can still find real communities, with plenty of interactive, respectful and unforgettable tourism experiences.
Tourists swim and lounge on the beach in front of Puerto Vallarta hotels and condos

Despite court ruling, Puerto Vallarta plans to apply a modified foreign tourist tax

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Municipal authorities are sure they have addressed the concerns of the Supreme Court, which had tossed out the tax law as vague and unconstitutional.
"A young boy skimboarding on a wave during a golden sunset, illustrating the active coastal lifestyle featured in Puerto Vallarta community news December 2025."

MND Local: Press freedoms, public safety and urban development concerns in Puerto Vallarta

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The planned Harbor 2 residential towers face a new legal fight, and press freedom activists are pushing back after after an incident involving journalists and the National Guard.
BON Luxury Theme Park

VidantaWorld becomes Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta’s latest international attraction

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Tourism development is fast growing in Puerto Vallarata and Riviera Nayarit, with VidantaWorld's ambitious theater and theme park expansion headlining the coming attractions.