Mexico Loses 27,622 Hectares of Mangroves in Five Years, Report Finds
Mexico's mangrove forests shrank by 27,622 hectares in five years, with the Yucatán Peninsula hardest hit, according to a new…
Environment
Playa del Carmen Residents Denounce Tree Felling on Palmas 2 Boulevard
Residents of a Playa del Carmen neighborhood say heavy machinery moved in and cut down trees in a green area…
Illegal Shark Sales at Quintana Roo Markets Alarm Researchers
Experts say unlabeled, juvenile sharks are sold in Quintana Roo markets, threatening shark populations and leaving consumers in the dark.
Isla Mujeres Residents Say Quarry Shutdown Was Due to Home Damage
Residents near an Isla Mujeres quarry say its closure came after repeated complaints over damage to their homes and health.
Cozumel Protects More Than 360 Sea Turtle Nests at Punta Sur
Cozumel's Punta Sur park protected 361 sea turtle nests and released 831 hatchlings so far this nesting season.
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Quarries in Isla Mujeres’ Mainland Zone
Authorities sealed unlicensed quarries in Isla Mujeres' mainland zone for operating without environmental permits or mitigation plans.
Yucatán Groups Demand Cancellation of Las Dunas Coastal Development
Environmental activists in Mérida demand cancellation of the Las Dunas project, citing threats to dunes, wetlands and protected species.
Raccoon Injured in Tulum Waits Over Two Hours for Rescue After Being Hit
Officials failed to respond for over two hours after a raccoon was hit by a car on Kukulkan Avenue in…
Asphalt Tanker Trailer Overturns on Tulum–Cobá Highway
A semitrailer carrying 52,000 liters of asphalt overturned on the Tulum–Cobá highway. No injuries or spills were reported.
Playa del Carmen to Invest 100 Million Pesos in Sargassum Fight
Playa del Carmen will allocate 100 million pesos to fight sargassum in 2027, up from 80 million this year.