New Geolocators to Verify Sargassum Reports on Beaches

Cancún, Quintana Roo — In response to the circulation of misleading images on social media depicting excessive sargassum on local beaches, authorities are preparing to implement a geolocation system. The initiative aims to provide accurate, verifiable data by including timestamps and precise locations in photographs taken during beach inspections.

Antonio de la Torre Chambé, Director of Public Services for the Benito Juárez municipality, confirmed the plan. He emphasized that recent weather conditions have significantly reduced sargassum accumulation, with only 300 to 400 kilograms collected over the weekend—a sharp decline from the 62 tons removed in a single day the previous week.

Enhanced Transparency Measures

De la Torre Chambé stated that inspection teams begin their daily rounds at 5:30 a.m. Moving forward, all documentation will include geolocation, time, and date to ensure reliability. "This will guarantee that the information we share is truthful and trustworthy," he said.

Cleaning efforts remain a priority, with 290 workers assigned across two shifts. Focus areas include Playa Chac Mool and Playa Marlín, where operations have been intensified.

The measure seeks to combat misinformation while maintaining confidence in the region’s tourism appeal.