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Puerto Vallarta residents woke Monday to an increased security presence and lingering uncertainty after a night of fires and looting linked to unrest across parts of Jalisco.
The unrest that started on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, continued into the night with additional fires and looting reported by local media with social media posts and local news outlets reported deserted streets, shuttered businesses and fires set at convenience stores, including an Oxxo location along Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue.
Civil Protection (Fire and EMS Services) reported Monday morning the following:
69 Fires Reported Across Puerto Vallarta in 24 Hours
📊 By the Numbers
Feb. 22–23 | Preliminary Civil Protection Reports
🔥 69 fire-related incidents citywide
🚗 36 private vehicles destroyed
🏬 31 convenience stores burned
🚛 2 trucks destroyed
🏢 2 additional commercial properties hit
🌾 1 vacant lot fire
⚠️ 3 casualties reported
• 2 injured
• 1 deceased (reported correctional officer)
Source: Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection (preliminary reports)
Sunday, February 22.
Preliminary report as of 3:00 p.m.
At 8:15 a.m., multiple reports began regarding vehicle fires and several convenience stores. The approximate count is as follows:
- 26 private vehicles completely burned.
- 2 trucks completely burned.
- 6 convenience stores (Oxxo, Kiosko, 2Box).
- 1 fire at a Coppel store.
- 1 fire at the Municipal Market (Col. 5 de Diciembre).
- Reported gunfire in the areas of Ixtapa, Colonia Agua Azul, and Downtown.
- The Desembocada Bridge collapsed.
- 1 deceased at the Ixtapa Penitentiary Center, reportedly a correctional officer.
Sunday, February 22.
Preliminary report from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Reports continued of vehicle fires and numerous convenience stores. The approximate count is as follows:
- 10 private vehicles completely burned.
- 21 convenience stores (Oxxo, Kiosko, Farmacias GDL).
- 1 injured person from the Ixtapa Penitentiary Center, reportedly a correctional officer, secured at Base Calle.
- 1 sick person at a commercial establishment.
Sunday, February 22.
Preliminary report from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday, February 23.
Reports continued of fires at convenience stores as well as homes. The approximate count is as follows:
- 4 convenience stores (Oxxo, Kiosko, Farmacias GDL).
- 1 lot fire.
- 1 sick person at a residence.
- 1 injured person on a public roadway.
Municipal police have announced the arrest of 12 people accused of looting convenience stores in various neighborhoods across the city. Authorities said some of those detained were minors. The arrests were the result of coordinated patrols and responses to emergency calls, officials said.
The city was also busy removing the many burned vehicles that were blocking roadways.
Air travel was also affected. Viva Aerobus said access issues and staff shortages at Puerto Vallarta’s international airport and Guadalajara’s airport disrupted operations. The airline offered passengers the option to change flights without penalty or request refunds.
Mexico’s federal Security Cabinet said the violence included road blockades, vehicle burnings and attacks on gas stations and other establishments across multiple states. In a national summary, authorities reported 252 blockades in 20 states. By 8 p.m. Sunday, approximately 90% had been cleared, officials said, with remaining incidents under control.
Jalisco recorded the highest number of blockades, with 65 incidents concentrated on federal and state highways and key urban roads, according to the federal report. Isolated events were also reported in other states, including Michoacán and Guanajuato.
The Mexican government said the Defense Ministry, Navy, National Guard and state and municipal authorities coordinated efforts to restore order, protect residents and reopen affected roadways.
The Association of Banks of Mexico recommended suspending branch operations in Jalisco on Monday and advised corporate offices in high-risk areas to implement remote work policies. The group said services could resume Tuesday, depending on conditions.
Local authorities in Puerto Vallarta urged residents to remain calm, avoid areas with security operations and rely on official channels for updates. Security forces maintained a visible presence in several neighborhoods and along major avenues.
Officials did not immediately report any fatalities linked to the incidents in Puerto Vallarta. The situation remained fluid as authorities continued patrols and cleanup efforts.
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