Playa del Carmen Removes Over 13,000 Tons of Sargassum From Beaches
Up to 250 workers remove sargassum daily in Playa del Carmen, with over 13,000 tons collected this year.
Environment
UNAM Study Warns Sargassum Exposure Sickens Beach Cleaners in Quintana Roo
A UNAM-led study finds sargassum workers suffer headaches, dermatitis, and breathing problems from toxic gas exposure.
Mara Lezama Evaluates 5 Energy Projects for Quintana Roo, Denies Deal With Turkish Floating Plants
Governor Mara Lezama says no deal is closed with Karpowership, as state studies four to five energy proposals.
Bacterial Contamination Found in Majority of Playa del Carmen Cenotes
Activists report high levels of E. coli and fecal contamination in 50-60% of cenotes in Playa del Carmen.
Mexico Supreme Court to Review Calica Case Over Punta Venado Dock Concession
Mexico's Supreme Court will review the revocation of Calica's maritime concession and the 2022 closure of its Punta Venado dock.
Quintana Roo Braces for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Heat Index Up to 44°C
Quintana Roo faces heavy rain, thunderstorms, and heat index up to 44°C due to a trough and Tropical Wave 2.
Puerto Morelos Plans “Ruta del Tacón” to Promote Local Tacos, Restaurants and the Ruta de los Cenotes
Puerto Morelos is preparing to launch a new culinary tourism initiative called the “Ruta del Tacón,” a taco-focused route designed…
Five Urban Cenotes in Cancún Require Constant Cleaning, Group Says
Cenotes Urbanos association holds weekly cleanups but says littering persists at five cenotes in Cancún.
Mindful Walk in Cozumel Celebrates Biodiversity Day
A guided silent walk in Cozumel's Parque Urbano Corazón promoted biodiversity awareness and community well-being.
Sargassum Exposure Sickens Beach Cleanup Workers in Mexican Caribbean, Study Finds
A new study finds sargassum cleanup workers in Quintana Roo face dangerous hydrogen sulfide levels, causing skin, respiratory and neurological…