February 22, 2026
Canadians in Mexican State Ordered to Shelter in Place as Violence Erupts
Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are being ordered to shelter in place as violence escalates in the region. The federal government is warning Canadians in Jalisco State, including popular tourist destination Puerto Vallarta, that criminal groups have set up road blocks with burning vehicles in the area. The feds say there have also been shootouts [...]
TL;DR
- Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are ordered to shelter in place.
- Violence is escalating in Jalisco State, including Puerto Vallarta.
- Criminal groups have set up roadblocks with burning vehicles.
- Shootouts and explosions have been reported.
- Air Canada, Porter, and WestJet have canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta airport.
- The Canadian consulate is monitoring the situation.
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