Puerto Vallarta Today: Foreigners Looting + Boots on The Ground Safety and General Update

Описание: Puerto Vallarta Today. Is it safe to visit? What is going on with the looting by a Canadian?

In today’s video, I break down the recent incidents in Puerto Vallarta, where foreigners were caught looting a local Oxxo. The Canadian in question pointed out to the person taking the video and said "Hey guys there is an American Here" . He was then called out by the local who was in fact a Mexican, sparking a deeper conversation about entitlement, double standards, and respect.

While the city has been recovering from the chaos reported by news sources to be caused by the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) and the recent strategic disruptions, the situation in Puerto Vallarta is still evolving. This video explains the reality of what’s happening on the ground and offers essential information for anyone planning to visit or live here.

Here’s what you’ll get from this video:

A breakdown of the looting incident and the entitlement mentality behind it.

What really happened during the recent cartel-related chaos and how it has impacted local life.

Why foreigners need to respect local norms and how this issue contributes to growing tension.

What you need to know if you’re planning to visit or stay in Puerto Vallarta.

It’s time we had an honest conversation about how small actions like this can snowball into bigger problems. Let’s talk about respect, responsibility, and being a good guest in the places we choose to visit or live in.


0:00 Intro
0:10 Bienvenidos
6:45 Stop Talking Joel and Get to the Point (Video Clip)
8:30 My Reaction to the Canadian Looting Oxxo
10:15 Do Canadians and Americans Live by a Double Standard?
11:50 How the Past Lockdowns Play into the Puerto Vallarta Chaos
12:20 Context vs Headlines: Sorting Out the Fake News
12:46 Canadians and Americans Better Than Everyone?
15:25 My Thoughts on the "Attacks" – Were They Well Planned?
16:45 How Is Puerto Vallarta and Bucerias Today? Are Things Calmed Down?
19:17 Should You Cancel Your Trip to Puerto Vallarta?
20:20 My Final Thoughts

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