Jalisco Restores Public Transport After Blockades; Línea 1 of Guadalajara Light Rail Resumes
The Government of Jalisco announced a coordinated, gradual reactivation of public transport after a day marked by violence, road blockages and burned vehicles in jalisco. The midafternoon measures aim to restore mobility and safety while authorities continue monitoring operations and security across the state.
Government of Jalisco update
State authorities issued an official update around 16: 00 hours outlining actions to safeguard the population and restore essential services following a complex morning across several municipalities. The government confirmed the public-transport system began a phased reactivation as part of a coordinated process to guarantee safe conditions for both users and operators. Some routes resumed service from 15: 00 hours, with officials expecting the system to reach full operation across the state as the hours progressed. Monitoring remains active to evaluate the functioning of the system and address any eventualities. The administration also activated an interactive map to track road blockages after the violent events to help travelers plan movements.
Línea 1 del Tren Ligero de Guadalajara
Service on Línea 1 del Tren Ligero de Guadalajara, which had been suspended as a preventive measure, was reestablished after the temporary halt. The suspension took place on 22 February as part of precautionary steps tied to the activation of a codigo rojo in the state following road blockages, vehicle burnings and confrontations at multiple locations. Siteur applied the suspension to avoid risks to the public amid mobility disruptions and the security situation during the morning; the light-rail service began to be restored once authorities evaluated conditions in the metropolitan area.
IMOS schedule and platform fare adjustments
The Instituto de Movilidad Sustentable del Estado (IMOS) announced that public and personnel transport services would resume regular operation from 15: 00 hours, with units providing their last runs at 19: 00 hours. Citizens were urged to plan travel within that window. IMOS also noted that ride-hailing platforms such as DiDi and Uber adjusted their dynamic fares at the institute’s request. For complaints about irregularities in public transport, users can file with the Buzón IMOS by calling 663 127 50 43 or through IMOS social-media channels. In related actions outside the state, authorities reinitiated transport in Ensenada and said preventive vigilance would continue in that municipality.
Incidents in Zapopan and Puerto Vallarta
Multiple local incidents contributed to the disruption of mobility. In Zapopan, an interior fire in a residential fraccionamiento raised alarms among neighbors who acted before the situation escalated, and a pickup truck was set ablaze at the intersection of avenida Juan Gil Preciado and Tercera Oeste. Dozens of tourists in Puerto Vallarta were left trapped by blockages; authorities intervened to guarantee their safety. An excursion at a local zoological park ended in uncertainty when visitors found themselves unable to leave; officials kept the site under custody while determining next steps. Elsewhere, a strong fire broke out in a supermarket on the carretera Ciudad Guzmán-Autlán at the Cuatro Caminos junction, prompting authorities to warn residents to take precautions. Authorities also described moments of tension on one of the region’s busiest westbound highways where an unexpected incident forced drivers to take extreme precautions.
Universities, flights, highways and detentions
As a ripple effect of the morning’s violence, various universities announced suspension of in-person classes for Monday 23 February as a preventive measure for student safety. Air travel was also affected: flights at the Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara suffered schedule modifications on 23 February, and the state provided information for drivers about traffic conditions on the Guadalajara–Puerto Vallarta highway for that same date. Fuel prices for Guadalajara and other municipalities were circulated for Monday 23 February. Authorities confirmed that detentions had been made in connection with the events; one item of official information puts the number of detainees at 25, and state officials described the early arrests as possible turning points in the ongoing investigations.
Tapalpa federal operation and casualty confirmation
In a separate but related development tied to security operations in the state, officials confirmed that Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera died while being transported to Mexico City after being wounded in a firefight during a federal operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The confirmation was issued by authorities handling the case.
What makes this notable is the rapid sequence linking the activation of emergency protocols, transport suspensions and targeted operations: the codigo rojo and early morning confrontations prompted immediate mobility restrictions, which authorities lifted gradually once conditions were assessed. The timing matters because restoring service during late afternoon hours required coordination among municipal and state agencies, transit operators and private platforms to resume movement without compromising security.
