Jalisco

Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. increased by 35% in Q1 2026, with shipments rising from 370,000 to over 501,000 tonnes. The surge, driven by Super Bowl demand and improved production in states like Michoacán and Jalisco, positioned avocados as Mexico’s second-largest agri-food export to the U.S., valued at over $3.6 billion.

Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the arrest of Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, alias 'R1,' a CJNG-linked criminal cell leader connected to the 2025 assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo. Álvarez, previously detained in 2012 and released in 2022, is alleged to have ordered and financed Manzo's murder, citing 'provocation' due to the mayor's anti-crime stance as the motive.

Federal authorities arrested Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, alias 'R1', alleged mastermind of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo’s murder. The operation in Jalisco involved a car chase and shootout, with one bodyguard killed and another arrested. Álvarez Ayala is linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and its 'Los R’s' cell.

Dengue cases in Jalisco have decreased by 90% compared to last year, with public health efforts contributing to the decline. Mexico’s first openly gay mayor was killed while visiting Guadalajara. WestJet has suspended its direct flights between Guadalajara and Calgary.

Mexican authorities intercepted 105 queen ants of the genus Pogonomyrmex, smuggled in plastic toys labeled as 'collectible figures' in a shipment bound for Laos. The ants were found in test tubes inside the toys, with 87 surviving and being released into a protected natural area, highlighting illegal wildlife trafficking linked to a niche hobby in Europe and Asia.

The Cueva twins, Mía and Lía Cueva Lobato, secured Mexico's first-ever victory over Chinese competitors in an international diving competition by winning gold in the synchronized 3-meter springboard at the 2026 Zapopan Diving Cup. Mexico earned 10 total medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) across events, with additional golds in the men’s 10-meter platform and silvers in the women’s 10-meter platform. The competition, held July 16–19, served as preparation for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Mexico's health regulator Cofepris identified five beaches with unsafe bacteria levels, including Playa del Cuale in Puerto Vallarta and Main Beach in Puerto Escondido. The findings, part of annual pre-summer monitoring, show 98.3% of beaches met health standards, but elevated enterococci levels at the five sites exceeded World Health Organization thresholds.

A multi-vehicle collision on Federal Highway 15D in Jalisco, Mexico, caused a fire that killed 10 people and injured 10 others, including four Americans. The crash involved a tractor-trailer striking two cargo vehicles and nearby passenger cars, prompting emergency responses and hospitalizations. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus announced support for victims and families.

Four Americans were involved in a chain-reaction highway crash in Jalisco, Mexico, where multiple tractor-trailers collided, causing fires that killed at least 10 people.

Four Americans suffered minor injuries in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mexico's Jalisco state that killed at least 10 people and injured others. The pileup involved a tractor-trailer with brake failure colliding into stopped vehicles, causing fires and significant damage.

A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The incident occurred near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, and the man's body was recovered by the Mexican Navy. Authorities described the event as 'highly regrettable and unusual and isolated.'

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus announced a 24 billion-peso (US $1.37 billion) road repair and maintenance plan to upgrade the state’s highway network, including a new 169-kilometer highway connecting Guadalajara with San Martín de Bolaños and improved connectivity in the Chapala Riviera. The initiative aims to reduce travel times, boost regional economies, and create jobs through over 200 projects employing 5,000 workers.

A Mexican politician warns of a possible serial killer stalking women in Puerto Vallarta, with seven women murdered in Jalisco. At least two, possibly three cases are linked by the detail of victims' blouses being nearly pulled off.

Three women aged 30-35 with tattoos found partially undressed in separate areas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, have sparked police investigations into a potential serial killer or cartel link. The deaths occurred amid heightened violence in Jalisco following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho), which triggered clashes and travel alerts for tourists.

Mexico's mid-May inflation showed signs of slowing following the central bank's decision to end its easing cycle. The Banco de México (Banxico) had been reducing interest rates, but has now shifted its monetary policy stance. This inflation moderation comes as the country's economic conditions continue to evolve.

Mexican special forces captured 'The Gardener', a top leader of the Jalisco cartel, after tracking him down and finding him hiding in a ditch. The operation highlights successful law enforcement efforts against organized crime.

Raul Servin and his group Guerreros Buscadores search for missing persons in Mexico's cartel-affected regions, facing dangers and limited government support. Over 130,000 people have gone missing since 2006, with families driving most search efforts despite systemic challenges.

At least 11 bodies were discovered in hidden graves in western Mexico, specifically in Jalisco. This finding contributes to a growing number of missing persons cases in the state, which is severely impacted by Mexico's ongoing crisis.

At least 11 bodies were found in hidden graves in western Mexico, specifically in Jalisco. This discovery contributes to a growing number of similar cases in the state, which is heavily affected by Mexico's missing persons crisis.