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An American expat and her husband are sheltering in Puerto Vallarta for a three‑month stay as cartel violence leads to road blockades, fires, and intermittent water outages; she monitors events via social media and expat networks, notes disruptions to transit and local businesses, worries about workers missing pay, and emphasizes feeling relatively safe in her building while urging caution against misinformation.
A deadly raid against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Puerto Vallarta sparks gun battles and chaos, as U.S. lawmakers warn Americans of risk, the State Department issues shelter-in-place advisories across Mexican tourist areas, and flight cancellations and visa-vacation disruptions leave travelers and their families scrambling to get home with rescue groups monitoring stranded citizens.
Fox News First’s morning briefing centers on Americans stranded in Puerto Vallarta describing the city as a war zone, alongside other major headlines about security incidents, severe weather in the Northeast, and political developments.
The death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes after a Mexican military operation triggers widespread cartel violence across multiple states, including arson, blockades and clashes; Puerto Vallarta, a US tourist hotspot, experiences fires and a curfew as flights are canceled and travelers are stranded. The US and other governments urge shelter in place while authorities say roadblocks are being cleared; experts warn of possible retaliation and a leadership succession battle within CJNG.
Hurricane Lidia made landfall near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph. The storm moved inland, maintaining its strength as a powerful hurricane. Downed trees, power lines, and landslides were reported in Jalisco and Nayarit states. Lidia is expected to bring heavy rain and possible flash flooding to the region. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
Hurricane Lidia made landfall near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph. It is moving inland as a powerful hurricane, with life-threatening hurricane-force winds expected overnight. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rains, flash flooding, and potential mudslides. Damaging winds, storm surge, and pounding surf are expected along the coast. No immediate reports of injuries or deaths have been received. Lidia is projected to reach Guadalajara as a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Lidia made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region. The storm weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved inland, but still posed a significant risk of life-threatening winds, flooding rainfall, and potential mudslides. The Mexican government issued hurricane and tropical storm warnings for various areas along the Pacific coast. Lidia's impact raised concerns for Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, which has previously faced issues of violent crime and gang activity.
Hurricane Lidia has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's Pacific coast. The storm is expected to make landfall with dangerous hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flash flooding and mudslides. The Mexican government has expanded its hurricane warning along the Pacific Coast, and preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Hurricane Lidia has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph as it heads towards Mexico's Pacific coast resort of Puerto Vallarta. The hurricane is expected to hit the bay where Puerto Vallarta is located after sweeping over Cabo Corrientes. Local authorities have canceled classes in coastal communities, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of possible flash flooding and storm surge.
Hurricane Lidia is expected to make landfall near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane, with the potential to reach Category 3 strength. The storm is accompanied by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the risk of storm surge, flash floods, and mudslides. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Max has already made landfall in Mexico, causing significant flash flooding. Typhoon Bolaven is battering the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. Additionally, a tropical wave in the Atlantic is likely to develop into a tropical depression, while a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche is expected to bring heavy rains to the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S.
At least 18 people died and more than 30 others were injured, including nearly a dozen children, after a bus fell off a cliff in the Mexican state of Nayarit near a highway that connects Tepic and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination. The victims were identified as 11 women and seven men. At least 11 minors were transferred to area hospitals. This is the second major bus crash in Mexico this year.
At least 18 people died and 33 were injured when a bus carrying tourists fell off a cliff in western Mexico. The accident occurred on a highway connecting Tepic and Puerto Vallarta. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and at least 11 minors were transferred to hospitals for medical attention.