Councilman Says Administrative Snag Delays Retirements of 8 Playa del Carmen Officers
A councilman says eight Playa del Carmen officers have waited six months for retirement approval and criticizes the transit director.
Ana Reyes
Profepa Shuts Down 17 Parcels for Illegal Clearing in Ría Celestún Reserve
Profepa temporarily closed 17 parcels in Celestún, Yucatán, for illegal land clearing inside the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve.
Playa del Carmen Installs 5 Kilometers of Anti-Sargassum Barriers Along Coastline
Playa del Carmen installed five kilometers of anti-sargassum barriers from Playa Fundadores to Punta Esmeralda to protect its beaches.
Two Militarized Schools Operate in Quintana Roo Despite Legal Prohibition, Group Says
A parents' group says at least two private militarized schools are operating in Quintana Roo despite a legal ban, and…
Profepa Reopens Debate Over Marine Mammal Euthanasia, Reviving Case of Cancún Dolphins
Profepa's euthanasia comments renew scrutiny of nine dolphins at Cancún's closed Ventura Park.
Activists Fight Punta Venado Hotel Project Citing Environmental Damage
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen are collecting signatures to stop a hotel project in Punta Venado over threats to…
Cinvestav Hosts Environmental Day on Chelem Beaches
Cinvestav held its first 'Clean Beaches, Living Seas' event in Chelem, with beach cleanup, talks and conservation activities.
Merida Opens New Parks in Ciudad Caucel and Francisco de Montejo
Merida's mayor delivered two new public parks in Ciudad Caucel and Francisco de Montejo, part of a citywide effort to…
Property Tax Amnesty Draws 15,000 Homeowners in Benito Juárez
Around 15,000 property owners in Benito Juárez have settled overdue property tax bills through a municipal amnesty program extended through…
Hotels Agree to Install Sargassum Barrier at Mahahual
Hotel association and officials agree to protect Mahahual with 1,750 meters of barriers and specialized collection vessels.