Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists in the Mexican seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.

Photos and video shared with Fox News Digital capture billowing, dark smoke clouding the skyline of the city, which is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in the state of Jalisco.

Tourists at a local resort told Fox News Digital that they were urged to stay put at the resort. They said no reason for exercising the caution was immediately given. ---More...

Airports shut down, military getting involved, power may soon be cut, our resort is surrounded by burning cars, the situation is intense! pic.twitter.com/7Jo3RGMZCF

— Dan Dicks (@DanDicksPFT)February 22, 2026

Airports shut down, military getting involved, power may soon be cut, our resort is surrounded by burning cars, the situation is intense!

We have received exclusive footage from Edmontonians sheltering in a hotel showing the situation in Puerto Vallarta, where the cartel is reportedly taking the city hostage.

WestJet & Air Canada flights have been cancelled. https://t.co/nr1nkxrJpM pic.twitter.com/n1Bc56QKnn

— YEGWAVE (@yegwave)February 22, 2026