The Nayarit coast's burgeoning fame as an attractive tourist destination has inevitably led to increased development, which has just as inevitably led to protests on environmental and public-access grounds.

The oil spill that was slow to be officially recognized when it first happened is now being slow to stop causing damage, as hydrocarbons still stain Gulf coast beaches and affect marine life.

It's no secret that Mexico's auto industry, on a roll in recent years, has hit a bump in the road. While still a major player worldwide, Mexico took seventh place in the 2025 global ranking, producing 2.6% fewer units than in 2024. 

Prosecutors in the United States have formally accused Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials of drug trafficking and related weapons offenses, alleging that they colluded with the Sinaloa Cartel.

The massive bridge, a priority project in President Sheinbaum's transportation strategy, will cut the commute time from Puerto Vallarta to the Riviera Nayarit by 25 minutes.