Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — For the second time in recent months, a fire has broken out at the municipal garbage dump located in the town of El Gavilán. The latest incident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. today, originating in the area where tires are accumulated, leading to a rapid spread of the flames. Emergency services promptly responded to the scene to contain and extinguish the fire.
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Residents and Merchants Block Roads in Puerto Vallarta Demanding Completion of Street Repairs Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a significant act of protest, residents and merchants from San Salvador Street in Puerto Vallarta blocked the intersection of San Salvador Street and Mexico Avenue today, calling on municipal authorities to fulfill their promises to complete the road repairs. The incomplete repairs have rendered the street nearly impassable, adversely affecting…
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Inflation in Mexico Rises in Early June, Reaching Highest Level Since February Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Inflation in Mexico continues its upward trend, with the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) reaching 4.78% annually in the first half of June, an increase from the 4.69% recorded at the end of May, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). This marks the highest inflation level since…
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