Global Affairs Canada is now advising Canadians in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara to proceed to airports only if they have a confirmed flight and it is deemed safe, following recent unrest across Mexico. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand mentioned that the situation in Mexico is gradually stabilizing, although the level of volatility varies across regions. Canadians remaining in Mexico are urged to heed local authorities’ guidance due to ongoing uncertainties.
A government news release from Jalisco state indicated that various economic activities were set to resume on Tuesday, including the reopening of self-service stores, convenience stores, wholesale markets, banking institutions, and intercity transport routes. Following the death of a prominent cartel leader during a government operation, incidents of violence, such as blockaded highways and burning vehicles, were reported, prompting advice for citizens to stay indoors in multiple areas.
Global Affairs Canada continues to caution individuals to exercise caution while in Mexico and to avoid non-essential travel in certain states, citing the potential for rapid deterioration in the security situation nationwide. The agency updated its advisory to highlight the possibility of further security incidents in various locations. While airports in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are operational, shelter-in-place directives remain in effect in Jalisco and Nayarit.
Several airlines, including Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Porter, are set to resume flights, with Flair planning to restart services a day later. About 55,000 Canadians in Mexico have registered with Global Affairs Canada as of Tuesday morning. Les Wallace, a visitor in Nuevo Vallarta, noted signs of normalization in the area, with grocery stores reopening and local markets resuming operations.
Authorities in Jalisco have intensified surveillance of land routes to facilitate the safe return of displaced individuals, while efforts are in place in Puerto Vallarta to reinstate public transportation and essential services for residents and tourists. Despite these actions, Jalisco remains on high alert, pending a government decision on the continuation of emergency measures.