Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
News from Puerto Vallarta
Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.
June 19, 2026BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
February 25, 2026Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup - Reuters
Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup Reuters
February 24, 2026Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.
February 24, 2026Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest - Reuters
Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest Reuters
February 24, 2026Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday - Reuters
Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday Reuters
February 24, 2026'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
February 23, 2026Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
February 23, 2026Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
February 23, 2026Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
February 23, 2026Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta - Reuters
Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta Reuters
February 22, 2026