Quintana Roo Civil Protection Officials Attend National Wildfire Preparedness Meeting
Quintana Roo civil protection personnel participate in national wildfire strategy meeting ahead of 2026 season.
Environment
Cozumel Property Owner Accuses Neighbor of Land Grab in Coastal Dispute
A Cozumel resident alleges illegal construction and land encroachment in a coastal federal zone dispute.
Environmental Groups Challenge Legal Timeline in Mahahual Urban Plan Dispute
Environmental groups question legal timeline interpretation in Mahahual urban plan dispute, citing contradictions.
Federal Court Upholds Ban on Explosives for Calica Mining Company in Playa del Carmen
A federal court has permanently banned Calica from storing or using explosives at its former mining site in Playa del…
Biologist Warns of Irreversible Environmental Damage to Bacalar Lagoon
A biologist warns that Bacalar Lagoon needs urgent cleanup to prevent irreversible environmental damage.
Playa del Carmen Breaks Historic Cold Record with Temperature Dropping to 8 Degrees
Playa del Carmen recorded a historic low of 9.8°C, breaking the previous record set in 2013.
Mexican Environmental Agency Shuts Down Five Properties for Illegal Land Use in Southeast
Profepa closed five properties for illegal land use in Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche during a nationwide operation.
Wildlife Rescuers Sound Alarm Over Rising Violence Against Opossums in Puerto Morelos
Wildlife rescuers report increased roadkill and dog attacks on opossums in Puerto Morelos, with a new injured animal brought to…
Mexico Launches Strategy to Protect Jaguars in Southeastern Region
Mexico's environment ministry announced new measures to protect endangered jaguars in the southeast.
Royal Caribbean’s Mega Project Continues Deforestation Despite Closure
A cruise line project in Mahahual continues clearing rainforest despite a federal environmental closure.