Quintana Roo Reaches Conservation Milestone, Faces New Threat to Reefs
Quintana Roo has protected 25% of its land, but groundwater pollution now threatens its coral reefs.
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Beach recovery in Quintana Roo pushed to 2027
Cancún, Quintana Roo — The recovery of beaches in Quintana Roo will shift strategy, with...
Cancún Officials to Assess Need for Earthquake Warning System After Two Tremors
After two earthquakes in eight days, Cancún officials are reviewing whether to implement a seismic alert system for the region.
Sargasso Cleanup Vessels Undergo Maintenance at Peak Season in Quintana Roo
Mexican Navy removes sargasso collection boats from service for up to a month during critical seaweed influx.
Laguna Nichupté to Serve as Hurricane Refuge for up to 600 Boats
Laguna Nichupté in Cancún will shelter up to 600 boats during hurricanes, with strict environmental protocols.
Cancún Officials Analyze Earthquake Frequency, Consider Building Code Changes
Authorities in Cancún are reviewing seismic activity and potential updates to construction regulations after two recent earthquakes.
Tulum Council Member Urges Emergency Declaration Over Sargassum Crisis in Quintana Roo
A Tulum council member calls for an emergency declaration as sargassum inundates beaches, devastating tourism.
Senator Proposes Battery Storage at CFE Substations to Prevent Blackouts in Quintana Roo
Senator Eugenio Segura says summer blackouts are due to demand spikes, not supply issues, and proposes large batteries at substations.
Crocodile Emerges From Sargasso on Tulum Beach, Startles Hotel Workers
A two-meter crocodile surprised hotel workers cleaning sargasso from a Tulum beach, then disappeared before authorities arrived.
Federal Judge Halts Playa del Carmen Project Over Missing Public Consultation
A federal court ordered the suspension of the San Mex project in Playa del Carmen for failing to conduct a…