Mexico’s Profepa Launches “Monkeys Are Not Pets” Campaign
Profepa's “Monkeys Are Not Pets” campaign targets illegal primate trade following spider monkey seizures in Yucatan.
Ana Reyes
Tulum Seeks Platinum Beach Certification for Conchita and Del Pueblo
Tulum's Zofemat hopes to certify Conchita and Del Pueblo beaches as Platinum, with official results expected in October.
Tulum Resident Asks Profeco to Inspect Gas Station
A Tulum resident has asked Profeco to inspect a gas station on Highway 307 after seeing workers pour small amounts…
Sargassum Decimates Loggerhead Turtle Nests on Costa Maya Beaches
Sargassum has slashed loggerhead turtle nests on Mahahual's Xooch beach from about 50 to just three this season, conservation groups…
Officials Expand Caminos Ancestrales to Boost Mobility and Tourism in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Governor Mara Lezama and Mayor Mary Hernández announced the expansion of the Caminos Ancestrales project, including 1.2 km of roadwork…
Semarnat Authorizes Sand Extraction for Playa del Carmen Beach Recovery
Semarnat approves a five-year permit to dredge sand and rebuild a dune on an eroded Playa del Carmen beach.
Playa del Carmen Logs 2,000 Sea Turtle Nests in 2026 Season
Municipal committee reports 2,000 nests, 91,859 eggs and 22,431 hatchlings so far in 2026.
Mexico Considers Age-Based Restrictions on Cellphone Use in Schools
Mexico's education department is weighing new rules that would restrict cellphone use in schools based on students' age.
Africanized Bees Attack Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen
Africanized bees attacked street vendors in Playa del Carmen on Saturday, sending two people to the hospital.
Sheinbaum Announces Mexico Canta Finalists: Tiffany Calaoiz, Joshua Soto, and Rosalba Valdez
President Claudia Sheinbaum named the three finalists of the binational singing competition Mexico Canta and congratulated Mexican athletes who won…