General News

A federal police checkpoint set up on the southbound lanes of the Manzanillo-Colima highway this weekend caused a four-kilometer tailback near the town of Tecoman.

Police found the charred body of a five-year-old boy who disappeared from his Puerto Vallarta neighborhood after being sent by his grandmother to buy tortillas.

Four U.S. citizens wanted in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors and child pornography have been detained in Puerto Vallarta and deported, Jalisco Government Secretary Arturo Zamora said this week.  

A mass same-sex commitment ceremony open to all couples regardless of gender or nationality will be a major feature of this weekend’s first annual LGBT “Vallarta Pride” event.

The three-day event will also include music festivals, beach parties, fashion shows and activities in participating bars and clubs.

The commitment ceremony takes place Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m. on the beachfront of Lido Beach Club and Restaurant on Los Muertos beach.

A dozen or so Jalisco state police officers have been assigned to Tenacatita to ensure no one enters any of the deserted properties in the zone and that visitors do not stray from the sandy beach.

From June 11-13, American Legion Post 14 in Puerto Vallarta will host this year’s Department of Mexico Convention, which includes posts from Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador. 

The main gatherings will be held at Steve’s Sports Bar, Post 14’s regular meeting place The invited guest will be U.S. Air Force veteran Jeanette Rae from Reno, Nevada. She serves as an American Legion Western Region National Vice Commander.

After almost three years, tourists and locals are free to access the Tenacatita beach without being scrutinized by surly, armed security guards.

Puerto Vallarta wants to reclaim its reputation as Mexico’s most gay-friendly destination, the city’s Tourism Secretary Carlos Gerard announced this week.