Group Calls for Sustainable Food Policies in Quintana Roo Sargassum Strategy
Generación Vegana urges authorities and tourism businesses to address climate factors that fuel sargassum blooms.
Environment
Trained Hawks Patrol Riviera Maya Resorts, but Practice Raises Welfare Questions
Hotels and restaurants in Cancun and the Riviera Maya are using trained Harris's hawks to deter opportunistic birds without harming…
Cozumel Park Guide Sanctioned for Using Bone to Lure Crocodile
A park guide in Cozumel was sanctioned after a video showed him using a bone to lure a crocodile at…
Cancun Beach Cleanup Collects 48,000 Tons of Trash in 2026
Municipal crews have removed 48,000 tons of garbage from Cancun's public beaches so far in 2026.
Bacalar lost 25,060 hectares of forest in nine years
Bacalar, Quintana Roo — The municipality of Bacalar lost 25,060 hectares of forest cover between...
El Niño Intensifies, Bringing Severe Climate Impacts to Mexican Caribbean
A "very strong" El Niño is set to last into 2027, bringing drought, record heat and water and power strain…
Solar Panels Gain Ground in Cancún as Power Outages Persist
Businesses in Quintana Roo are exploring solar panel installation to cope with recurring power outages in Cancún.
Xcalacoco Residents Blame Offshore Groins for Erosion, Rocky Beach
Residents say groins at Xcalacoco beach worsened erosion and left sharp rocks exposed.
Beach Access Dispute Prompts Zofemat Intervention in Xcalacoco
A beach access dispute in Xcalacoco led Zofemat officials to remove a barrier and seize three jet skis and two…
National Guard Secures Playacar Development After Closure Seals Disappear
Federal officers secured the disputed Playacar property after residents found newly placed closure seals removed for a second time.