Authorities Warn Against Barracuda Sales in Isla Mujeres Over Ciguatera Risk
Health officials in Isla Mujeres warn against barracuda sales due to ciguatera toxin risk, with possible business closures.
Ana Reyes
Illegal Wastewater Discharge Threatens Playa del Carmen Coastline
Tour operators and environmentalists demand investigation after a sewage pipe was exposed on the beach.
Isla Mujeres Promotes Sea Grape Reforestation to Combat Coastal Erosion
Residents push to restore sea grape plants along Isla Blanca to fight erosion and preserve coastline.
Raziel Ek Cruz Appointed Tulum Treasurer After Predecessor’s Arrest
Tulum's city council appointed PVEM leader Raziel Ek Cruz as treasurer, replacing Vicente Aldape who was arrested on federal weapons…
Ex-Tax Chief in Quintana Roo Linked to Million-Dollar Contracts and Luxury Property
Former Quintana Roo tax chief Héctor José Contreras Mercader is linked to a $80.5 million vehicle lease contract and a…
Environmental Closures Surge 200% in Yucatán as Illegal Clearing and Agrochemicals Degrade Soil and Aquifer
Federal environmental actions in Yucatán more than doubled in early 2026, but illegal deforestation and agrochemical use continue unabated.
Stray Dogs in Playa del Carmen Need Targeted Sterilization, Expert Says
A canine behavior expert says current sterilization campaigns miss street dogs, allowing uncontrolled reproduction.
Isla Mujeres Beaches Prepare to Raise Blue Flag for Fifth Consecutive Year
Over 2,600 tons of sargassum removed; Playa Centro and Playa Norte aim for Blue Flag certification again.
Whale Shark Season Peaks in Holbox With Over 150 Sightings Daily
July and August mark peak whale shark season in Holbox, with over 150 sightings daily and tours from $180.
Mexican Authorities Approve New Cooperative Pier in Puerto Juarez
A 367.68-square-meter rustic pier has been authorized for a fishing cooperative in Puerto Juarez, Cancun.