Water Sentinels Warn of Toxic Chemicals in Quintana Roo Wells
An environmental group is testing wells in 30 rural communities after finding hazardous levels of nitrates, pesticides and other chemicals.
Ana Reyes
Mexican Navy Discovers Sea Turtle Nest Near Sisal Beach in Yucatan
Naval lifeguards found a sea turtle nest during patrols near Sisal, Yucatan, and handed it over to a conservation camp.
Isla Mujeres Officials Accused of Selective Enforcement in Business Closures
A new complaint says Isla Mujeres authorities enforce environmental rules selectively, shutting down some businesses while allowing similar operations like…
Mexico Loses 27,622 Hectares of Mangroves in Five Years, Report Finds
Mexico's mangrove forests shrank by 27,622 hectares in five years, with the Yucatán Peninsula hardest hit, according to a new…
Cancún’s MOBI System to Pilot New ‘Kilometer 0’ Route in Mid-August
The pilot route will offer an alternative into the Hotel Zone, cutting travel times by up to 50 minutes.
Playa del Carmen Moves Forward With Regularization of InHouse Settlement
Municipal housing officials say between 3,500 and 4,000 properties could be regularized in Playa del Carmen's InHouse settlement.
Playa del Carmen Residents Denounce Tree Felling on Palmas 2 Boulevard
Residents of a Playa del Carmen neighborhood say heavy machinery moved in and cut down trees in a green area…
Thanking Politicians for Support Is Like Thanking an ATM, Activist Says
Activist Javier Alarcón Mujica says Indigenous progress requires education, not applause for politicians spending public money.
Illegal Shark Sales at Quintana Roo Markets Alarm Researchers
Experts say unlabeled, juvenile sharks are sold in Quintana Roo markets, threatening shark populations and leaving consumers in the dark.
Mexico Not Included In New U.S. Visa Bond Program Requiring Deposits Of Up To $20,000
The United States is making permanent a visa bond program that may require certain applicants for tourist and business visas…