Plastics From 40 Countries Wash Ashore in Mahahual, Threatening Reefs and Turtle Nests
Massive sargasso influx carries foreign plastic waste, endangering coral reefs and sea turtle nesting sites in Costa Maya.
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Wildfire ‘Jas’ Near Xcalak 70% Contained, Authorities Report
The 'Jas' wildfire near Xcalak, Quintana Roo, is 70% contained, with a Mexican Army helicopter aiding firefighting efforts.
Major Inconsistencies Led to Rejection of Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Project in Mahahual, Semarnat Says
Semarnat found serious inconsistencies in the environmental impact statement for Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project in Mahahual, leading to its…
Massive Sargasso Influx Causes Marine Die-Off in Xcalak, Quintana Roo
A massive sargasso arrival in Xcalak has killed hundreds of fish and other marine species, alarming residents and threatening tourism.
The Perfect Day Decision Signals the end of a 50 Year Development “Agreement” Born in Puerto Aventuras
A columnist argues that the cancellation of major projects in Mahahual and Cozumel signals the end of a development model…
Mexico Officially Cancels Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day’ Project in Mahahual
Mexico's environment ministry formally canceled Royal Caribbean's 'Perfect Day' tourism project after public pressure and environmental concerns.
Cancellation of Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Project Sparks Criticism in Southern Quintana Roo
A civic council member says the rejection of the Perfect Day project leaves southern Quintana Roo without development opportunities.
Royal Caribbean Says It Will Maintain Investments in Mexico Despite Permit Denial for Perfect Day Project
Royal Caribbean vows to continue investments in Mexico after SEMARNAT denies permit for Perfect Day project in Mahahual.
Environmental Group Warns Perfect Day Project Would Dump Feces and Urine Into Mahahual’s Mangroves and Reefs
Environmental group Sélvame MX warns Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project would dump waste from 21,000 daily visitors into Mahahual's mangroves…
Sheinbaum Conditions Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Project on Environmental Review
President Sheinbaum says federal government will not approve Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day Mexico if it risks ecosystems in Mahahual.