Urgent Travel Warnings for Puerto Vallarta Announced as Videos Show Chaos

Concerns are growing about the safety of travelers in the popular Mexican beach resort, Puerto Vallarta.

The U.S. government released an advisory on February 22, urging U.S. citizens to shelter in place. "Due to ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, U.S. citizens in the named locations should shelter in place until further notice," the warning said.

• The warning lists "Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas...