Your World Tonight Puerto Vallarta violence aftermath, Canadians in Mexico, AI’s memory chip famine, and more
Feb 23, 2026
Nora Young, technology journalist, explains how AI data centres are gobbling up high-bandwidth memory and what that means for consumer gadgets. Paul Hunter, international reporter, files on the deadly violence in Puerto Vallarta and the chaos trapping Canadians there. Short, urgent segments cover airline cancellations, government responses and the ripple effects of cartel retaliation.
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Tourists Describe Puerto Vallarta Like A War Zone
- Tourists in Puerto Vallarta described streets like a war zone after the takedown of cartel leader El Mencho.
- Paul Hunter reported burnt cars, buses and widespread panic following retaliatory attacks that left over 70 dead, mostly soldiers and cartel members.
Register With Global Affairs If Caught In Mexico Unrest
- Canadians in affected Mexican regions were urged to register with Global Affairs Canada for updates and guidance.
- Jennifer Yoon reported the registration site struggled under load but Global Affairs added staff and phone support after thousands signed up.
Tariff Escalation Adds Global Trade Uncertainty
- U.S. tariff moves keep escalating despite legal setbacks, creating uncertainty for trading partners.
- Tom Perry reported Donald Trump raising a global tariff from 10% to 15% and threatening higher levies after a Supreme Court ruling.