Laura Beristain Returns to Politics With Environmental Banner in Playa del Carmen
Former Playa del Carmen mayor Laura Beristain has scheduled an Oct. 2 environmental forum as she seeks the governorship for…
Environment
Wind Farm Project in Southern Quintana Roo Moves Forward
A $350 million wind farm with 52 turbines is awaiting environmental approval in southern Quintana Roo, with construction possibly starting…
Witness Alleges Sea Turtle Eggs and Hatchlings Taken From Nests at Cozumel’s Chen Río
A witness says several people dug up sea turtle nests at Chen Río in Cozumel, leaving about 20 hatchlings exposed…
PROFEPA Inspectors Denied Access to Jaguar at Cancún’s Pepe Tigre
Federal environmental inspectors were blocked from checking a jaguar at Cancún's Pepe Tigre facility after social media posts raised concerns…
Playa del Carmen Announces New Alameda-Style Park With Zipline and Amphitheater
Mayor Estefanía Mercado unveiled plans for a large Alameda-style park in Playa del Carmen and invited residents to choose its…
Playa del Carmen Recycling and Circular Economy Convention Opens at Planetario Sayab
Playa del Carmen hosts a free two-day recycling and circular economy convention at the Planetario Sayab, urging citizen participation and…
Two Atlantic Low-Pressure Areas Watched; One Shows 40% Cyclone Chance
Meteorologists are tracking two Atlantic low-pressure areas, one with a 40 percent chance of cyclone development, both thousands of kilometers…
Tren Maya Freight Complex in Chetumal to Break Ground in 2027
Mexico's Tren Maya freight expansion enters its second phase in 2027 with a multimodal terminal in Chetumal and four secondary…
Lawmakers Propose One Tree Every 15 Meters in New Quintana Roo Developments
Two Quintana Roo lawmakers propose requiring developers to plant a tree every 15 meters and preserve existing trees in new…
Bacalar Aims to Show the World Its Appeal Goes Beyond the Lagoon
Bacalar officials say the destination's archaeological sites, rural communities and birdwatching can draw visitors beyond its famous Lagoon of Seven…