MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Floating billboards, restaurant closures and a key resignation

Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, is grappling with a range of issues as the city navigates economic pressures and environmental concerns. A floating advertisement screen, equipped with an LED display, has raised concerns about light pollution and the bay's image as a tourist hotspot. Municipal President Luis Ernesto Munguía González has requested a review of the vessel's operational conditions, including adherence to maritime and environmental regulations.

Additionally, Puerto Vallarta's restaurant sector has been hit hard by a low tourist season, prompting some establishments to implement cutbacks like staggered shifts, unpaid leave, and early vacation scheduling. This has resulted in the temporary closures of 15 restaurants and two permanent closures. Furthermore, the resignation of the Environmental Guard director, Diego López Coronado, has left the municipality facing questions about their approach to growth and preservation.

López Coronado cited personal and professional disagreements with certain municipal decisions as reasons for his departure.