Quintana Roo Expands Parametric Insurance to Protect Coral Reefs in Puerto Morelos and Cozumel
The program provides immediate funding for reef restoration after hurricanes, covering four key sites in the Mexican Caribbean.
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Quintana Roo Allocates Over 400 Million Pesos to Combat Sargassum
Quintana Roo has allocated over 400 million pesos to contain sargassum and plans to buy more ocean-going vessels.
Viral Video of Abandoned Sargassum Barriers Sparks Transparency Debate in Quintana Roo
A viral video shows piles of sargassum barriers abandoned in a vacant lot, raising questions about millions in public spending.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Ranks Third Nationally in Mitofsky Approval Poll
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado ranks third among 150 mayors in the Mitofsky approval poll, with over 60% approval.
Citizens Demand Independent Evaluation of Sac Actun System and Yucatan Aquifer
A Change.org petition calls for an independent scientific assessment of the Sac Actun cave system and Yucatan aquifer.
Six Flamingo Chicks Hatch at Merida Zoo in Conservation Success
Six American flamingo chicks hatched at Animaya zoo in Merida, boosting conservation efforts for the threatened species.
Mexico Cracks Down on Illegal Logging in Quintana Roo With New Land Registry Agreement
Profepa will freeze agrarian rights of properties linked to illegal deforestation, targeting ejidos in central and southern Quintana Roo.
Sheinbaum Unveils Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Rights Law, Launches National Consultation
President Sheinbaum presented a new law for indigenous and Afro-Mexican rights, starting a national consultation process.
Mexican Environmental Group Accuses Quintana Roo of Defying Court Order on ‘San Mex’ Project
Cemda says SEMA ignored a federal ruling to redo public consultation for a wastewater plant in Playa del Carmen.
INPI Plans to Double Indigenous Community Funding in Quintana Roo, Denies Misuse
Mexico's INPI plans to double funding for indigenous communities in Quintana Roo to 209.2 million pesos in 2026.