Desolate Morning in Puerto Vallarta; Damage Assessment and Shutdown Continue

Monday morning dawned with a sense of desolation and uncertainty in Puerto Vallarta following a violent Sunday marked by unrest that kept much of the population on edge. The city remains largely paralyzed, with public offices, businesses, banks, schools, and essential services still closed.

Although there is some movement in the streets, there is no visible presence of authorities or armed forces in several areas. The “red code” security alert remains active, as announced by Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus, while reports of damage and incidents continue to emerge.

The municipal government indicated that it will release an updated official damage report later today. Preliminary information confirmed that at least a dozen individuals were detained for alleged looting of stores during Sunday’s disturbances.

The Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Vallarta remains open but is not operating normally. International airlines have begun canceling their first arrivals of the day, awaiting confirmation that security and mobility conditions are guaranteed for passengers traveling to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

Traffic disruptions persist along Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard, particularly in front of the Naval Zone, where a security perimeter continues to block vehicle circulation.

Public transportation company Unibus reported that 23 of its buses were set on fire during the unrest. However, the company announced it is preparing to gradually resume routes later this morning.

At the maritime terminal, the scene is equally quiet. The cruise ship MS Zuiderdam canceled its scheduled arrival today, and all bay tours and maritime excursions have been suspended.

Churches remain closed, urging parishioners to stay home. Banks and government offices — including City Hall, the Municipal Administrative Unit (UMA), Seapal, and the Tax Administration Service (SAT) — have not opened their doors.

As authorities continue assessing the damage and monitoring the situation, residents face a day marked by uncertainty while awaiting signs of a gradual return to normalcy in this major tourist destination.