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by ZihuaRob ⌂ @, Zihuatanejo, México, Sunday, February 22, 2026, 15:19 (106 days ago)

Due to the long-failed “war on drugs” and the killing today by Mexican federal forces of Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader, it’s not currently safe to be on our public roads for the moment. Vehicles are being set on fire and most public transportation has been halted. This is as a precaution until things calm down.

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by VanIsle04 @, Ladysmith British Columbia Canada, Sunday, February 22, 2026, 16:42 (106 days ago) @ ZihuaRob

We are seeing stories online about the violence in PV but is this notice referring to Zihuatanejo? We were just about to come from La Ropa into Centro for a bite to eat.

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by Timmac @, Steilacoom, WA, Sunday, February 22, 2026, 16:45 (106 days ago) @ VanIsle04

My understanding is that bus and taxi service is not operating. I have heard that Oxxos are closed. I have seen announcements that sailfest events have been cancelled. I can’t personally verify any of this but trust the sources.

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by Lalo @, Sunday, February 22, 2026, 17:11 (106 days ago) @ Timmac

Centro is in complete lockdown.

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by Fuceneh @, Sunday, February 22, 2026, 18:04 (106 days ago) @ Lalo

Yep. Most places are closed up

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by SandyB, Monday, February 23, 2026, 07:40 (105 days ago) @ ZihuaRob

Any further news? The internet is strangely quiet about this.

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by Timmac @, Steilacoom, WA, Monday, February 23, 2026, 09:08 (105 days ago) @ SandyB

At the far end of La Ropa, there were no busses. We did see one cab. Don’t know anything else.

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by Helene @, Zih, Monday, February 23, 2026, 09:42 (105 days ago) @ Timmac

Our condo man got here. The garbage truck was here but we still don't know whether it's safe to go out etc?

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by Sun Seeker, Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:06 (105 days ago) @ SandyB

Just received a video from a friend of mine shopping at the Mercado. Things seem to be slowing getting back to normal.

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by La Cumbre @, Monday, February 23, 2026, 11:00 (105 days ago) @ Timmac

In Ixtapa some places open, taxis waiting in normal spots buses are running but no where near as many (this from our gardener as he took on here). Ruebens opening The Generals and Shroties are open Boxha Majala farmacias Merza some restaurants OXXO not open and some stores. Tiburon is open in Ixtapa Palace. Bodega in La Puerta don't know.

Some places close Mondays anyway so they are closed.

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by ZihuaRob ⌂ @, Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, February 23, 2026, 11:47 (105 days ago) @ SandyB

Any further news? The internet is strangely quiet about this.

Schools closed even though they weren't supposed to. It's been a slow morning in Zihuatanejo, but life is still returning to normal. Many stores didn't open today, but the larger ones did. Public transportation is returning. Buses of tourists arrived this morning, I guess from Michoacán. All the regulars showed up for coffee this morning. The sun is out. The ocean is calm. The temperature is warm. I expect everything to be normal by Tuesday.

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:37 (105 days ago) @ ZihuaRob

You forgot to mention that the bay is absolutely flat, flatest it's been in months, and OMG clear!!! Like paddling and swimming in an aquarium.

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by Curly! @, Great Pacific Northwet, Monday, February 23, 2026, 13:02 (105 days ago) @ ZihuaRob

Thanks for that uplifting note Rob. Intent is to see you in a few weeks. Oaxaca first, then Troncones then Zihuatanejo.

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Curly!

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by ZihuaRob ⌂ @, Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, February 23, 2026, 13:07 (105 days ago) @ Curly!

Thanks for that uplifting note Rob. Intent is to see you in a few weeks. Oaxaca first, then Troncones then Zihuatanejo.

Looking forward to seeing you! I'll try to save you some cerveza, amigo. :clinkingbeermugs:

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by Sunlight Dancer @, Monday, February 23, 2026, 15:55 (105 days ago) @ SandyB

Any further news? The internet is strangely quiet about this.

We came from Zihuatanejo to Troncones around 1pm today. No issues at all getting here.

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by guido01, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 09:14 (104 days ago) @ Sunlight Dancer

Any problems or road blocks traveling north from airport? Suppose to fly in later this week??????

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by ZihuaRob ⌂ @, Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:18 (104 days ago) @ guido01

Any problems or road blocks traveling north from airport? Suppose to fly in later this week??????

There never were any roadblocks. The problems are over and everything is back to normal today. Today is just another beautiful day in paradise here on the Costa Grande of Guerrero.

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by Max, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:59 (104 days ago) @ guido01

Nope! Just had a great breakfast in town, dropped off items for the Sailfest Garage Sale, and went to Chedauri. No issues or concerns on our end. Combis and taxis are available. Enjoy your visit.

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by Max, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:59 (104 days ago) @ ZihuaRob

Asi es!

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by Talley Ho @, Playa la Ropa, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 13:56 (104 days ago) @ guido01

This was a run errands day for us, including hitting the nurseries in la Puerta. Totally back to normal, no signs that anything happened here. Not much actually did.

On a side note, on Sunday we saw videos of an airplane on fire and people running from gunshots in the terminal at Guadalajara airport.

IT WAS ALL FAKE!!!!! Really did our research yesterday and found that nothing, absolutely nothing happened within the boundaries of the airport in Guadalajara. All fake.

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by rojo, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 14:28 (104 days ago) @ Talley Ho

All these AI posting should be labelled AI. There is getting to be too many and too many people believe all this crap. The corporate news is bad enough, now this AI. No wonder this world is so mixed up

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by Casa Juan @, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 15:07 (104 days ago) @ Talley Ho

:worthy: