Dolphinarium Operators File Injunctions to Challenge Mexico’s Ley Mincho Reform
Six companies that run dolphinariums in Mexico have filed injunctions against the 'Ley Mincho' reform, which bans marine mammal shows.
Environment
Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles as Moon Fully Covers the Sun
A total solar eclipse darkens skies as the Moon fully blocks the Sun, offering rare views of the corona and…
Microplastics Found in Endemic Fish in Cenotes of Playa del Carmen
An environmental group has mapped over 300 cenotes and found microplastics in endemic fish, raising concerns about aquifer contamination.
Playa del Carmen’s Urban Growth Outpaces Basic Services, Experts Warn
Specialists say the Tren Maya and Tulum airport fueled a development boom that overwhelmed water, power, transit and housing services…
Four Tropical Waves to Bring Heavy Rain to Yucatan Peninsula
Up to four tropical waves are expected to hit the Yucatan Peninsula this week, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood…
Jaguar Spotted in Tulum Residential Area Prompts Concern and Calls for Action
Residents of Tulum's Region 15 are asking authorities to track and relocate a large wild cat caught on security cameras…
Citizen Complaints Lead to Closure of Illegal Waste Storage Site in Cancún
Citizen reports prompted Cancún inspectors to seal a property where waste cooking oil was stored without the required authorization.
Overdevelopment Threatens Dunes and Mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen
Activists warn a seven-tower project could damage dunes and mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen.
Supreme Court to Review Amparo Denials in Mahahual and Bacalar Cases
Mexico's highest court will review rejected injunction requests tied to the Perfect Day project in Mahahual and a military rest…
Mayan Communities in Yucatán March to Denounce Threats to Land and Water
More than 200 people from Mayan communities in Yucatán marched in Mérida to protest land grabs, water pollution and threats…