Profepa Shuts Down Macondo Playacar Construction Over Environmental Violations
Mexico's environmental agency temporarily closed the Macondo Playacar condominium project in Playa del Carmen for alleged environmental irregularities.
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Rising Heat and Shrinking Beaches Put Mexico’s Sea Turtles at Risk
Mexico is one of the most important countries in the world for sea turtles. Six of the seven species found…
Cozumel Mayor Announces Tour of San Miguelito Wastewater Plant Amid Pollution Allegations
Cozumel's mayor will lead a tour of the San Miguelito wastewater plant after environmental groups accused it of polluting mangroves…
Quintana Roo Loses 130,000 Hectares of Primary Humid Forest in 23 Years
Quintana Roo lost 130,000 hectares of primary humid forest from 2002 to 2025, according to Global Forest Watch.
Activists Warn Heavy Machinery Used to Remove Sargasso Damages Coastline and Marine Life in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen say mechanical sargasso removal causes erosion, sand compaction, and harms marine species.
Tapir and Jaguar Most Threatened by Illegal Hunting in Quintana Roo
Illegal hunting threatens tapir and jaguar populations in Quintana Roo, experts warn of irreversible ecological damage.
Othon P. Blanco Mayor Rules Out Emergency Declaration for Mahahual Sargasso Crisis
Mayor Yensunni Martínez says emergency status would hurt tourism, despite insufficient containment efforts.
INAH Union to File Criminal Complaint Over Alleged Damage to Archaeological Heritage Linked to Maya Train
The INAH teachers' union has filed a criminal complaint over alleged damage to archaeological sites during Maya Train construction.
7 Mexican Beaches Where Dolphin Sightings Are an Unforgettable Experience
Discover seven Mexican beaches where you can see dolphins in their natural habitat.
Cozumel to Extend Sunday Hours at Parks and Museums for Summer
Cozumel's parks and museums will open on four Sundays this summer to boost tourism and recreation.