Playa del Carmen Officials Tour Local Farms to Boost Sustainable Production
Municipal officials visited three farms to promote local agriculture and circular economy initiatives.
Environment
Equinox at Chichén Itzá: Kukulkán’s Serpent Marks Start of Maya Agricultural Cycle
The spring equinox brings the serpent shadow phenomenon at Chichén Itzá's pyramid, signaling the Maya agricultural cycle.
Sugar Cane Harvest Advances in Southern Quintana Roo, but Producers Face Complex Outlook
Sugar cane harvest reaches 500,000 tons, but low prices and lack of U.S. exports challenge producers.
Mezcal Boom Accelerates Environmental Damage in Oaxaca
Global mezcal demand drives deforestation, water shortages, and pollution in Oaxaca.
Yucatán Reports First Human Death Linked to Screwworm Myiasis
A woman in Yucatán has died with screwworm myiasis, but officials say pre-existing conditions were the cause.
Mexican Environmental Agency Seizes Over 100 Protected Animals in Yucatan Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown
Mexican environmental authorities seized 103 protected animals in Yucatan following citizen complaints about illegal wildlife trafficking.
Cancún Authorities Rescue 18 Swimmers in One Day After Red Flag Warnings Ignored
Emergency services performed 18 water rescues in Cancún after swimmers ignored red flag warnings.
Boat Operators Propose New Route to Boca Iglesia Convent in Isla Mujeres
Boat operators propose a shorter route to Boca Iglesia convent, cutting travel time by up to an hour for visitors.
Hurricane Season 2026 Names Announced for Atlantic and Pacific
Officials release the names for tropical storms and hurricanes in the 2026 Atlantic and Pacific seasons.
Large Non-Venomous Snake Captured in Valladolid Home
Police captured a large non-venomous snake inside a home in Valladolid, Yucatan.