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.
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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.
Residents Call for Reforestation of Playa 72 Access in Colosio
Residents of Colosio will hold a cleanup and reforestation event Sunday at Playa 72 to protect the Chenzubul mangrove area…
Record Sargassum Season Blankets Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
Authorities expect 119,000 tons of sargassum on Quintana Roo beaches in 2026, surpassing last year's record.
Families Near Mayakán Gas Station Demand Safety Data And Clear Relocation Terms
Children in the Gran Calzada subdivision in Umán, Yucatán, describe life next to a gas compression station as residents demand…
Vulcan Calls Insignificant Award After ICSID Ruling on Calica, Insists Mexico Violated NAFTA
Vulcan criticized a modest award while Mexico claimed a legal victory in the long-running Calica dispute.
Mexico Promises $2 Billion Sargassum Plan, Much of the Timeline Remains Undefined
Mexico's federal government announced a 2-billion-peso plan to intercept sargassum at sea, aiming to protect Quintana Roo's beaches.
Profepa Shuts Down Las Dunas Construction in Chuburná Puerto After Vegetation Removal Complaints
Profepa closed construction at the Las Dunas development in Chuburná Puerto after inspections prompted by complaints about coastal dune vegetation…