Mayor Convenes Emergency Security Cabinet After 27 Hours of Unrest in Puerto Vallarta

More than 27 hours after violent incidents partially paralyzed Puerto Vallarta, Mayor Luis Ernesto Munguía Gonzalez led a security cabinet meeting Monday to address the aftermath of blockades and vehicle fires that shook the city.

According to Official Communiqué 1469, the mayor stated that the unrest was triggered by a federal operation carried out in Tapalpa, which led to the burning of vehicles and road blockades across multiple areas of the municipality. In response, the Municipal Government activated emergency measures to remove damaged units, safeguard businesses, and reinforce patrols at strategic points to protect local families and preserve tourism activity.

During the session, held at official facilities and attended by municipal authorities along with security forces from all three levels of government, officials reported that preliminarily more than 200 units — including public buses and private vehicles — were affected. Cleanup efforts and the removal of burned vehicles are ongoing in an effort to restore traffic flow along the city’s main avenues. Public transportation has begun to gradually normalize.

Secretary General of the City Council José Juan Velázquez Hernández said coordinated actions remain in place to guarantee basic services and access to essential supplies. Meanwhile, Civil Protection and Fire Department Director Misael López Muro explained that efforts are focused on clearing roadways, protecting businesses, and strengthening police presence throughout the municipality.

The mayor’s public appearance comes after what many consider one of the most complex security crises in Puerto Vallarta’s recent history. Various sectors of the community have questioned whether the institutional response was timely given the scale of the incidents, which included fires, blockades, and reported looting in different parts of the city.

In his remarks, Munguía González reiterated that authorities will continue working in coordination to restore security conditions and urged residents to stay informed through official channels and follow authorities’ recommendations. He also noted that the municipality is awaiting a decision from the Government of Jalisco regarding the lifting of the statewide “red code” alert.

As operations continue, Puerto Vallarta seeks to regain normalcy while facing broader questions about emergency response capacity and the need to strengthen protocols for handling crises of this magnitude.