Cancún, Quintana Roo — Governor Mara Lezama led a virtual meeting Saturday with federal authorities, scientists, and specialized teams to continue developing the National Sargassum Attention Plan, which is expected to be presented in the coming weeks.
Following up on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s visit to the state last week, the meeting focused on integrating scientific expertise and operational strategies to combat the seaweed influx that affects the Mexican Caribbean coastline.
Lezama thanked Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez, head of the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation, and Fonatur (National Tourism Promotion Fund) for contributing their knowledge and experience. “Protecting our Mexican Caribbean is a priority,” the governor posted on social media.
She was accompanied by Quintana Roo Secretary of Ecology and Environment Óscar Rébora. During President Sheinbaum’s weekly press conference, she announced that the sargassum plan would be unveiled in about two weeks, with a focus on offshore collection.
“We continue working hand in hand with the Government of Mexico and the scientific community to address sargassum with a long-term vision and results for our people,” Lezama concluded.
