Mexican Scientists Turn Sargassum and PET Into Water Filters
Researchers at UADY develop membranes from sargassum and recycled PET to absorb pollutants in water.
Yucatan
Progreso Port Expansion Advances With New Investment to Boost Trade and Tourism
Yucatán governor marks completion of first dredging phase and launch of second modernization stage at Progreso port.
Grouper Fishery in Yucatan Faces Collapse Due to Overexploitation and Lack of Control
Overfishing and weak enforcement push Yucatan's grouper fishery toward irreversible decline, warn industry leaders.
Music Video Seeks to Keep Alive Search for Missing Quintana Roo Girl
A new music video aims to keep public attention on Fernanda Cayetana Canul Blanco, missing since 2022.
Telecom Company With Merida Address Won Million-Peso Contract for Mexico’s Olinia Electric Car Project
Rocketel, a telecom firm with no auto industry experience, received a 5.9 million peso contract for the Olinia electric car…
Quintana Roo Declares Health Emergency as Screwworm Infestation Spreads
Over 700 cattle and 13 humans infected with screwworm in Quintana Roo, prompting a health emergency across the Yucatan Peninsula.
Three Men Jailed for Attempted Murder of Foreign Woman in Merida
Three men face charges for the attempted murder of a foreign woman in northern Merida; they remain in pretrial detention.
Environmental Groups Warn of Setback in Environmental Justice Over Bachoco Poultry Farm Ruling in Yucatan
Maya communities and NGOs warn a draft ruling could force indigenous groups to prove environmental harm before challenging projects.
Developers Seek Permit for Country Club in Conkal, But 1,201 Lots Already Sold
A 50-hectare development in Conkal, Yucatán, is already selling lots despite only now seeking an environmental permit.
Tiny Cave Shrimp Maintain Balance of Yucatan’s Cenotes, Study Finds
White shrimp of the genus Typhlatya are essential to the food chain in Yucatan's flooded caves, a new study reveals.