Is it safe to travel to Puerto Vallarta right now?

Safety conditions are fluid after reported clashes linked to CJNG. Authorities issued shelter‑in‑place guidance in some areas, and airlines adjusted schedules. Check airport status, your carrier’s latest advisory, and Global Affairs Canada’s Mexico travel advisory before departure. If you must travel, register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad and keep contact with your hotel and airline for real‑time updates.

How could this affect Canadian airline and tour stocks?

Short term, airline cancellations Mexico wide on impacted routes can pressure revenue, raise costs, and weaken load factors. Package tour firms may face refund and rebooking expenses. If disruptions fade quickly, stocks often retrace. If Puerto Vallarta violence persists, bookings may shift to alternative sun destinations, supporting capacity redeployment but delaying a full demand recovery.

What signals show the disruption is easing?

Look for normal crew rotations, consistent airport access, and a rising flight completion rate into Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Stabilizing hotel occupancy and fewer security incidents are positive signs. A softened Mexico travel advisory and fewer cancellations across carriers would confirm improving conditions. Company updates that reinstate normal schedules usually precede a rebound in bookings.

What does the S&P 500 tell us about broader risk now?

The index sits near 6862, down 0.69% on the day, with RSI at 44.81 and ADX at 16.55 suggesting no strong trend. Price is below the Bollinger middle band, so swings may persist. Travel headlines can move affected sectors more than the whole market. Use disciplined position sizing and consider hedges while monitoring policy and security updates.

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^GSPC Today: February 23 – Mexico Cartel Unrest Hits Airline Travel

ByDanny Kontos February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Mexico cartels unrest is disrupting travel and sentiment as Canadian snowbirds face delays and advisories. After reports that CJNG leader “El Mencho” was killed, clashes spread across Jalisco, prompting flight cancellations to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara and shelter‑in‑place alerts. We map what this means for risk, tourism demand, and airlines sensitive to Mexico routes. We also track the S&P 500 (^GSPC) for broader risk tone and outline clear steps for Canadian investors this week.