Simcoe County locals document devastation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Simcoe County travellers captured the shocking aftermath as Puerto Vallarta, Mexico woke up to widespread destruction following cartel-related violence.
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Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Destruction The aftermath of destruction by cartel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. (Jennifer Reader)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The aftermath of cartel-related violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico captured by Barrie, Ont., resident Pierre Mallette on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (Pierre Mallette)
Puerto Vallarta building A burnt building is seen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in a photo sent by Barrie, Ont., resident Christine Corona as she shelters in place on Sun., Feb. 22, 2026. (Christine Corona)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Smoke is seen rising in the distance over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in a photo sent by Barrie, Ont., resident Christine Corona as she shelters in place on Sun., Feb. 22, 2026.
Smoke Mexico Smoke is seen rising in the distance over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in a photo sent by Barrie, Ont., resident Christine Corona as she shelters in place on Sun., Feb. 22, 2026. (Christine Corona)
