Cancun Program Plants Fruit Trees in Schools to Boost Environmental Awareness
A Cancun nonprofit has planted 550 fruit trees in 25 schools, reaching 6,000 students since 2022.
Environment
Sargassum Influx Intensifies in Quintana Roo, Half of Southern Beaches on Alert
Half of Quintana Roo's southern beaches are on red alert as sargassum arrivals surge, with 2026 expected to be 25-30%…
Ceiba Tree Felling in Chetumal Sparks Outcry Over Possible Lack of Permit
Residents question legality of cutting down a large ceiba tree in Chetumal, citing lack of authorization.
Woman Hospitalized After Vector Control Fumigation in Jose Maria Morelos
A 62-year-old woman was hospitalized after inhaling chemicals from a vector control fumigation in Jose Maria Morelos.
Divers demand stricter rules after ancient remains damaged in Tulum cenote
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A dive instructor is calling on authorities to tighten...
Paradise Drowning in Sewage: Mahahual’s Mangroves Overwhelmed by Cruise Tourism
Mahahual's wastewater treatment plant, built for 800 residents, is overwhelmed by thousands of daily cruise tourists, polluting mangroves and the…
Deer Struck by Vehicle on Cozumel Road, Renewing Calls for Wildlife Protection
A deer was hit by a car on Cozumel, raising concerns about wildlife safety and calls for protective measures.
Playa del Carmen Keeps Tourist Complex Extension Closed After Illegal Seal Removal
Authorities reinstated closure seals at a tourist complex extension in Xcalacoco after they were illegally removed, sparking citizen complaints.
Over 150 Scouts to Gather in Cozumel for Life Skills and Environmental Rally
More than 150 scouts from Quintana Roo will camp at Chankanaab park for a weekend of workshops and conservation activities.
Sargasso Blankets Over a Kilometer of Coastline in Playa del Carmen
More than a kilometer of coast in Playa del Carmen is covered in sargasso, with insufficient cleanup crews.