Legal Uncertainty Surrounds Chen Zubul, Playa del Carmen’s Last Major “Green Lung”
The future of Chen Zubul, a 40-hectare stretch of mangrove and jungle widely considered the last significant “green lung” dividing…
Environment
Puerto Aventuras Approves Sargassum Defense Plan as Experts Warn 2026 May Be Another Record Year
Property owners in Puerto Aventuras voted overwhelmingly this week in favor of installing an offshore sargassum deflection barrier system, a…
Maya Train Construction Halted by Sierra Papacal Farmers Over Land Dispute
Farmers in Sierra Papacal halted Maya Train construction, alleging land irregularities and corruption.
Yucatan Peninsula at Critical Point for Mangrove and Wetland Conservation, Researchers Warn
Researchers warn the Yucatan Peninsula's mangroves and wetlands face critical threats from urbanization and pollution.
Tour Boat Operators in Playa del Carmen Running at 55% Capacity Due to Cold Fronts
Tour boat operators in Playa del Carmen are running at 55% capacity due to port closures from cold fronts.
Environmental Activists Invite Salma Hayek to See Maya Train Damage in Yucatan
Activists invite Salma Hayek to witness environmental damage from the Maya Train project in Yucatan.
Quintana Roo Braces for Increased Sargassum During Easter Holiday Season
Authorities predict heavier sargassum influx on Mexican Caribbean beaches during March and April vacation period.
Mexico Rejects New Real Estate Project in Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve
Federal authorities denied permits for a house in the protected Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Lawmakers Clash Over Sargassum Response as Caribbean Braces for Record Seaweed Season
Mexican officials debate sargassum response as Caribbean faces record seaweed influx threatening tourism.
GMO Corn Imports Block Sale of Nearly Half a Million Tons in Guanajuato
Mexican farmers cannot sell corn due to market saturation from imported GMO grain.