Demolition ordered for Tulum building that endangers sea turtle nesting
In an unprecedented move, a federal judge in Quintana Roo ordered the demolition of a building constructed without environmental impact permits on the coast of Tulum, where apartments were sought to be sold at multimillion-dollar prices while jeopardizing sea turtle nesting. This was achieved through an injunction won by the civil association Defending the Right […]
From Quintana Roo to Veracruz: These are the states most at risk of cyclones and hurricanes in Mexico.
Mexico is one of the most vulnerable countries in Latin America when it comes to meteorological phenomena such as cyclones and hurricanes. Every year, the hurricane season, which runs from May to November, puts several states on alert, especially those located on the country’s coasts. Tropical cyclones can cause severe damage, from flooding to strong […]
Sargassum invades the coast of Quintana Roo, threatening the tourist season in the Mexican Caribbean.
Rising ocean temperatures around the world, thermal anomalies recorded in the Mexican Caribbean, and the arrival of summer—the season of peak sargassum stranding in the region—have triggered a surge in the presence of the macroalgae on the coasts of Cancún, northern Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and a stretch from Mahahual to Xcalak, in […]
38 new hotels planned for Jalisco with an investment of more than 20 billion pesos
This Monday, state authorities and the Jalisco tourism industry met to learn about the projects underway for the construction of 38 new hotels in the state, for which an investment of just over 20 billion pesos is expected. The Secretary of Tourism, Michelle Fridman, announced this announcement, which aims to consolidate itself as “a historic […]
San Cristóbal officials linked to human trafficking in Jalisco
The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office has charged two municipal police officers from San Cristóbal de la Barranca for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking case. Officers Marvin “N” and Ernesto “N” were arrested on May 26 while transporting two young men from Michoacán in their patrol car after being deceived by false job offers. During […]
Rains cause damage and flooding in Puebla, Hidalgo, Morelos, and Chiapas.
The rains recorded this Monday afternoon in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, caused damage in 40 locations throughout the city. 30 of these were due to fallen trees, seven vehicles were stranded in hazardous areas, three corrugated iron roofs were detached from homes, and five homes were flooded. No injuries were reported. The areas where the water […]
One arrested in connection with the police massacre in southern Chiapas
A man identified as Jorge “N” was arrested after being identified as the alleged perpetrator of the murder of five state police officers last Monday in Frontera Comalapa, located on the border between Chiapas and Guatemala. Source: reforma
Sanitary fence installed between Oaxaca and Chiapas to stop screwworms
State authorities installed a sanitary fence between Oaxaca and Chiapas to prevent screwworm infections in animals. Personnel from the National Service of Health, Safety, and Agrifood Quality (Senasica) and workers from the Mexican-American Commission against Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Exotic Diseases have participated in the development of this project. Medicines will be distributed to livestock organizations. […]
Strike in seven hospitals and 180 clinics in Oaxaca due to lack of supplies and personnel
This Tuesday, health sector workers began a work stoppage and are keeping seven hospitals and 180 clinics closed in the Isthmus region of Oaxaca. Members of Subsection 02 of Section 35 of the Ministry of Health Workers’ Union declared a Permanent Assembly, which means the closure of the Health Jurisdiction facilities based in Juchitán, as […]