Toxic Sargassum Gases Trigger Health Crisis in Mexico’s Caribbean
Rotting sargassum releases toxic gases, sickening workers and residents in Quintana Roo.
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Mexican Scientists Turn Sargassum and PET Into Water Filters
Researchers at UADY develop membranes from sargassum and recycled PET to absorb pollutants in water.
El Niño Expected to Bring Severe Coral Bleaching and Sargassum Surge to Quintana Roo
Warming Caribbean waters could cause mass coral bleaching, sargassum influx, and fishery declines in Quintana Roo.
Authorities Identify 370 Irregular Settlements in Quintana Roo
State officials have identified at least 370 irregular settlements across Quintana Roo, affecting some 240,000 people.
Beach Erosion in Mahahual Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting, Activists Warn
Erosion from sargassum is reducing sea turtle nesting sites in Mahahual, leaving turtles vulnerable to predators and humans.
Mexico Launches Father’s Day Giveaway With Flights, Hotels, and Tren Maya Access
Six fathers who turn 60 on June 21 can win a round-trip flight, hotel stay, and Tren Maya tour.
Sheinbaum Invites Viral Duck Merlin to Morning Press Conference After World Cup Fame
President Sheinbaum will invite Merlin the duck, a World Cup 2026 viral sensation, to her daily press conference.
Cancún Launches Home Construction Regularization Program
Cancún's new program lets homeowners legalize unpermitted renovations without fines, with free technical support.
Mara Lezama Announces Opening of Rosario Castellanos University in Playa del Carmen With 400 Slots
Governor Mara Lezama announced 400 online slots at the new Rosario Castellanos University campus in Playa del Carmen for 2026.
Mexico Cuts Fuel Subsidies for Regular Gasoline and Diesel in Late June
Mexico's Finance Ministry reduced subsidies on Magna gasoline and diesel for June 20-26, while Premium remains without support.