Cancún Prepares 82 Storm Shelters Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
Cancún has inspected and certified 82 temporary shelters as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches.
Ana Reyes
UNAM Study Finds Alacranes Reef in Yucatan Severely Underprotected
A new UNAM study reveals that 93% of Alacranes Reef lacks adequate protection, with significant ecological decline.
Plastics From 40 Countries Wash Ashore in Mahahual, Threatening Reefs and Turtle Nests
Massive sargasso influx carries foreign plastic waste, endangering coral reefs and sea turtle nesting sites in Costa Maya.
Ancient Maya Structure Discovered During Maya Train Construction in Yucatan
Archaeologists uncover a 1,100-year-old Maya structure with possible ritual use during Maya Train salvage work in Yucatan.
Late Closure of Pig Farm in Yucatan Leaves Lasting Environmental Damage
Over 41,000 pigs removed from Santa Maria Chi farm after years of environmental violations.
Yucatán Launches International Strategy to Protect the Maya Forest
Yucatán will host the launch of a Mesoamerican program to protect the Maya Forest and support local communities.
Residents Revive Petition to Protect Chen Zubul Green Space in Playa del Carmen
Citizens and groups restart a petition to preserve the Chen Zubul plot as a zero-density green area.
EU and Mexico Seal Modernized Trade Deal With $5 Billion Investment Package
The EU and Mexico modernized their trade agreement, with Europe pledging over $5 billion in initial investment and eliminating tariffs…
Playa del Carmen Council Approves Guillermo Brahms as New Municipal Treasurer
Playa del Carmen's City Council unanimously approved Guillermo Andrés Brahms González as the new Municipal Treasurer for the 2024-2027 term.
Major Inconsistencies Led to Rejection of Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Project in Mahahual, Semarnat Says
Semarnat found serious inconsistencies in the environmental impact statement for Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project in Mahahual, leading to its…