Environmental Group Alleges Illegal Urbanization in Playacar, Files Lawsuit
DMAS files amparo against local authorities for granting permits without federal environmental impact approval.
Environment
6,000-Mile Sargassum Belt Between Africa and Brazil Threatens Caribbean, Experts Warn
A 6,000-mile sargassum belt between Africa and Brazil threatens Caribbean coasts, driven by fertilizers and warming seas.
Cancun Beach Recovery to Shift Focus to Ecological Restoration, Completion Delayed to 2027
Cancun shifts from sand replenishment to ecological restoration; full recovery of beaches expected by 2027.
Company Proposes Using Sargassum-Based Concrete to Repave Tulum Avenue
Grupo Dakatso proposes using Sargacreto, a concrete made from sargassum seaweed, to repave Avenida Siete Sur in Tulum.
Sargasso in Tulum Surges 80% as Authorities Deploy Heavy Equipment to Protect Beaches
Tulum reports an 80% increase in sargassum collection, deploying new tractors, trucks, and motorcycles to combat the record seaweed influx.
Captain Carmelo: Living History and Tourism in Holbox
At 81, Captain Carmelo still offers whale shark tours in Holbox, recalling a time before roads and motors.
Torrential Rains to Hit 18 Mexican States as ‘Black Storm’ Sweeps Country
The SMN warns of heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves across Mexico as tropical waves and low-pressure systems converge.
Monarch Butterfly Numbers Rise in Mexico, But Recovery Remains Fragile
The eastern monarch butterfly migration received a hopeful update this spring, with new survey results showing a 64% increase in…
Environmental Groups Warn of Impact on Chenzubul Mangroves From New Playa del Carmen Development
Activists warn that the 'The Grove' housing project could damage mangroves and dunes at Chenzubul, one of the last natural…
Environmental Groups Warn of Setback in Environmental Justice Over Bachoco Poultry Farm Ruling in Yucatan
Maya communities and NGOs warn a draft ruling could force indigenous groups to prove environmental harm before challenging projects.