Families Near Mayakán Gas Station Demand Safety Data And Clear Relocation Terms
Children in the Gran Calzada subdivision in Umán, Yucatán, describe life next to a gas compression station as residents demand…
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Profepa Shuts Down Las Dunas Construction in Chuburná Puerto After Vegetation Removal Complaints
Profepa closed construction at the Las Dunas development in Chuburná Puerto after inspections prompted by complaints about coastal dune vegetation…
Maya Communities Win Court Order for Pig Farm Inspections in Yucatán
A federal judge ordered environmental inspections of pig farms in Yucatán after Maya communities won a definitive suspension in an…
Profeco and Canaco Announce Back-to-School Fair 2026 in Mérida
Mexico's consumer protection agency and Mérida's chamber of commerce host a fair with discounts on school supplies.
Yucatan Octopus Season to Start Without Official Catch Quota as Fishermen Prepare
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug 1 without federal quota despite completed study.
Two-Thirds of Yucatán’s Working-Age Population Lacks Decent Work, Report Finds
1.1 million people in Yucatán lack decent work, with high rates of informal employment, low pay, and no union representation.
Quintana Roo Lobster Catch Reaches 50 Tons but Commercialization Struggles
Fishermen in Quintana Roo have caught 50 tons of live lobster, but high prices and low demand hinder local sales.
Environmental Groups Call for Protest in Merida to Protect Chuburna Dunes
Citizen groups call for a peaceful protest on July 31 to demand protection of coastal dunes threatened by tourism development.
Rescuers Save 48 Dogs From Property in Central Merida
Authorities rescued 48 dogs from a property in central Mérida, providing urgent medical care.
Yucatán Prosecutor’s Office Operates With Limited Resources Despite Low Crime Rates, Report Finds
A new report finds Yucatán's prosecutor's office suffers from low staffing and budget despite the state's low crime rates.