Canadians in Puerto Vallarta are being asked to shelter in place because the Canadian government warns violence is escalating in Mexico’s Jalisco state.
Global Affairs Canada issued a notice on its travel advisory page for Mexico on Sunday, warning of violence and roadblocks within the region.
“Criminal groups have arrange roadblocks with burning vehicles in several cities in Jalisco State, including in Puerto Vallarta. There have been shootouts with security forces and explosions,” said the notice.
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It goes on to say a shelter in place order is in effect in Puerto Vallarta, with all taxi and rideshare services suspended.
Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet have all cancelled flights into the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Jalisco state Gov. Pablo Lemus Navarro said in a post on social media that federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa early Sunday morning, resulting in clashes in the world.
Navarro said he had given the order to activate a code red.
He said vehicles have been burned and blocked in some places to hinder the actions of authorities.
People within the state are urged to maintain a low profile, follow the recommendation of local authorities, and monitor local and international media to remain informed, Global Affairs Canada says.
—with files from The Associated Press
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