Poultry Giants Crío and Bachoco Accused of Pollution, Deforestation in Yucatán
Maya communities in Yucatán accuse poultry giants Crío and Bachoco of manure dumping, water pollution, and deforestation.
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Yucatan Logs 3 New Screwworm Myiasis Cases as National Total Reaches 587
Yucatan reported three new screwworm myiasis cases, bringing its total to 41 and making it the only active hotspot on…
Spider Monkey Rescued in Cancún Sparks Wildlife Trafficking Alert
A spider monkey was rescued in Cancún after residents reported the animal in an urban area, highlighting the dangers of…
Prosecutors Charge 41 With Animal Abuse in Quintana Roo
State prosecutors have charged 41 people with animal abuse and cruelty in Quintana Roo, including cases involving dog deaths.
MUSA to Sink 8-Ton Elephant Sculpture off Cancún
MUSA is preparing to sink Temba, an eight-ton elephant sculpture, into its underwater art collection off Cancún.
Cancún on Track to Double 2025 Sargassum Haul by End of August
Cancún has collected nearly double the sargassum it hauled in all of 2025, with totals expected to pass 30,000 tons…
Sargassum Forces Sea Turtles to Lay Eggs in Ocean Off Mahahual
Massive sargassum buildup is pushing sea turtles to lay eggs in the ocean and cutting nesting in Mahahual by half.
Sargassum Decay Exposes Mahahual Residents and Tourists to Toxic Gases
Rotting sargassum along Quintana Roo's coast releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, posing health risks to Mahahual residents and visitors.
Tulum Officials Urge Calm After Wild Feline Sightings in La Veleta
Authorities in Tulum are urging residents of La Veleta to stay calm and take precautions after recent sightings of wild…
Conanp Bands 425 Flamingos at Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
Conservation officials banded 425 American flamingos at Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve to track migration and monitor health.