Greenpeace Mexico placed a banner at the Estela de Luz in Mexico City to denounce deforestation in the Mayan Rainforest.
Greenpeace Mexico placed a protest banner at the Estela de Luz in Mexico City to draw attention to the deforestation threatening the Mayan Rainforest.
With this action, the activists seek to draw the attention of the public and authorities to the urgent need to protect the region’s ecosystems.
The protest is part of a series of actions Greenpeace has taken to raise awareness about the environmental risks of tourism and urban development projects developed without complete environmental impact studies.
Nueve activistas de @greenpeacemx escalaron la Estela de Luz, en la CDMX. Desplegaron a 70 metros de altura una manta para pedir un alto a la deforestación de la selva maya. pic.twitter.com/zD8EVRec45
— Hiram Hurtado (@ehiramhurtado) September 23, 2025
Greenpeace warned that the deforestation of thousands of hectares in Yucatán and Quintana Roo endangers endangered species and directly affects aquifers, soils, and local biodiversity.
The organization noted that the expansion of tourism and infrastructure projects without environmental planning could cause irreversible damage to the ecosystem and the natural balance of the region.
Furthermore, Greenpeace highlighted the importance of preserving the Mayan Rainforest as the ecological heart of Mexico, vital for climate regulation and the protection of local flora and fauna.
Response from Society and Authorities
Greenpeace’s action was accompanied by the release of images and an official statement, underscoring the importance of citizen mobilization to achieve changes in environmental policy.
The protest also seeks to pressure federal and local authorities to implement effective protection measures and guarantee the sustainability of the Mayan Rainforest.
Various environmental groups and citizens have shown support for the cause, emphasizing that the preservation of forests and jungles is a collective responsibility that requires immediate attention.
Environmental Protection Precedent
In July 2024, the Xcaret company withdrew from a megaproject that involved the deforestation of more than 150 hectares in the Mayan Rainforest.
The project contemplated the construction of nine 18-story hotels, a 59-meter artificial waterfall, and other tourist and residential developments.
Its cancellation was hailed as a victory for the environment by Greenpeace and various citizen organizations, who highlighted the importance of social pressure and media monitoring to protect ecosystems.
Source: Proceso
