Environmental Groups Call for Protest in Merida to Protect Chuburna Dunes
Citizen groups call for a peaceful protest on July 31 to demand protection of coastal dunes threatened by tourism development.
Environment
Massive Sargazo Influx Overwhelms Tulum’s Cleaning Efforts During Peak Tourist Season
Tulum beaches are buried under tons of sargasso seaweed, surpassing cleanup capacity and hurting tourism.
Rat Snake Surprises Tourists at Bacalar Ecological Park
A non-venomous rat snake startled visitors at a Bacalar ecological park before being safely relocated.
Mexico Sends Over 100 Firefighters to Help Battle Canadian Wildfires
Mexico deployed 104 emergency personnel to Ontario to assist with wildfires overwhelming local resources.
Authorities Warn Tulum’s Mayab Tulum Project Lacks Required Permits
Quintana Roo officials warn against investing in Mayab Tulum development due to missing permits and legal proceedings.
Puerto Morelos to Get Recycling Hub With Tax Incentives
Mexico's Semarnat declares a 39.9-hectare circular economy hub in Puerto Morelos, offering tax breaks to recycling companies.
Man Attacked by Crocodile in Quintana Roo Lagoon, Hospitalized
A 40-year-old man was attacked by a crocodile in a lagoon in José María Morelos, Quintana Roo, and rushed to…
Mexico Prepares for Sargassum Influx as 88,998 Tons Collected in Quintana Roo
Mexico collects 88,998 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo as authorities prepare a comprehensive strategy.
Mangroves in Cozumel at Risk: Up to 25% Damaged by Pollution and Invasive Species
Up to 25% of Cozumel's mangroves show damage from urban expansion, pollution, and invasive species, environmentalists warn.
Trash and Late-Night Drinking Plague Cancun’s Playa Gaviotas, Morning Swimmers Say
Beer cans and food wrappers litter Playa Gaviotas as early-morning swimmers report groups still drinking at dawn.