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Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente

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Bengal tiger presence in La Barca, Jalisco

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Bengal tiger captured in La Barca, Jalisco

Authorities in La Barca, Jalisco, initially issued a preventive alert following reports of a large feline, possibly a tiger, in rural areas connecting San José de las Moras and La Providencia. Civil Protection and Firefi

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Environmental and wildlife law enforcement in Latin America

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico environmental agencies promote biodiversity and seize illegal wildlife

Authorities in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia have conducted various enforcement operations targeting environmental crimes and wildlife trafficking. In Mexico, law enforcement intercepted a bus in Chihuahua containing

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Mining unrest and illegal mining disputes in Bolivia

10 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Illegal mining near Madidi National Park causes pollution and threats in Bolivia

In La Asunta, La Paz, community members seized a mining camp near the Boopi River following protests against a Chinese mining company. Demonstrators accused the firm of illegal exploitation, environmental pollution, and

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Legal proceedings against former Mexican governors

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Javier Duarte files injunction to check for arrest warrants

Legal proceedings involving former Mexican officials continue to evolve through asset seizures and judicial filings. In August 2026, attorneys for former governor César Duarte Jáquez disputed the seizure of the La Magda

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Marine turtle conservation and nesting intensifies in Mexico

42 clusters · 148 sources · last updated

Latest: Los Cabos sees increase in sea turtle nesting activity

Marine turtle nesting and conservation efforts continue across Mexico. In Michoacán, massive arrivals of olive ridley turtles for spawning have been reported at Ixtapilla, while leatherback and black turtles nest in sanc

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Fuel theft and illegal pipeline taps in Mexico

6 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexican authorities seize 135 exotic animals during cartel operation

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported a rise in illegal hydrocarbon pipeline taps during the first four months of 2026, with 3,836 incidents recorded nationwide. This represented a 3.7% increase compared to the same perio

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