Mexico’s Supreme Court Takes Up Maya Children’s Case Against SEDENA Rest House in Bacalar
Mexico's Supreme Court will review a case brought by Maya children against a SEDENA rest house near Bacalar Lagoon, citing…
Environment
Puerto Aventuras Wildfire Under Control After Burning 400 Hectares
A wildfire in Puerto Aventuras is under control after burning 400 hectares, with crews working to fully extinguish it.
Court Grants Profepa Three-Day Extension in Tren Maya Environmental Case
A federal court gave Profepa three days to submit a report in the Selvame del Tren amparo case or face…
Whale Shark Season in Holbox Hits 50 Sightings a Day as Tour Occupancy Reaches 70%
Up to 50 whale sharks are being spotted daily off Holbox, and tour operators report occupancy near 70 percent this…
Proposed Beach Club in Southern Cozumel Under Public Environmental Review
Public comment ends Friday on a proposed Cozumel beach club that would occupy over 1,400 square meters of federal shoreline.
Sargassum Collection in Quintana Roo Exceeds 106,000 Tons; More Barriers Planned
Officials say 106,848 tons of sargassum have been collected this season, and federal funding will expand barrier coverage to nearly…
Puerto Aventuras Sargassum Barrier Nears Mexico as Officials Coordinate Installation
A community-funded barrier intended to divert sargassum away from Fatima Bay is expected to reach Mexico in early September, but…
Over 110 Tons of Sargassum Removed From Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres
Crews removed more than 110 tons of sargassum from Playa Norte after an unusual buildup threatened Isla Mujeres' key tourist…
Yucatán Peninsula Lost 285,000 Hectares of Forest in Four Years
The Yucatán Peninsula lost 285,580 hectares of forest between 2019 and 2023, driven by ranching, agriculture and the Tren Maya,…
Estefania Mercado Surveys Forest Fires in Puerto Aventuras From the Air; 400 Hectares Affected
Mayor Estefania Mercado surveyed forest fires in Puerto Aventuras from the air; about 400 hectares of jungle have burned.