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Mexico and Chile waste removal drives

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Iquique community cleans Playa Blanca Urban Wetland

By late July 2026, the cross-border clean-up effort continued to broaden. Earlier in the month, municipal crews in Los Cabos cleared more than 60 tonnes of debris from the López Obrador neighbourhood and Ecatepec’s night

Marine turtle conservation and nesting intensifies in Mexico

41 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cancún authorities investigate sea turtle hatchling deaths

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

Fuel theft and illegal pipeline taps in Mexico

6 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 6 days ago

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

Mexican authorities combat illegal logging

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Xalatlaco authorities dismantle clandestine sawmill and timber warehouse

Mexican authorities have conducted multiple operations across several states to combat illegal logging and unauthorized wood processing. In Puebla and Oaxaca, enforcement actions targeted clandestine kilns, unauthorized

Sulfuric acid spill in Sonora, Mexico

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Sulfuric acid spill in Sonora triggers environmental emergency

On September 1, a double-tanker truck owned by Express Milac overturned on the Ímuris-Cananea highway in Sonora, Mexico. The accident resulted in the spill of approximately 12,000 liters of highly corrosive sulfuric acid

Mexican wildlife seizures and rescues

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Michoacán authorities rescue Bengal tigers and spider monkey

Mexican environmental authorities, led by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa), have conducted operations to seize and rescue protected wildlife from private holdings. In August, Profepa seized an

Tijuana industrial sustainability and infrastructure growth

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Tijuana targets industrial growth through infrastructure and water projects

Industrial sectors in Tijuana are focusing on sustainability and infrastructure development to support economic growth and regional competitiveness. Initial efforts have centered on resource efficiency and waste managem

Mexican urban biodiversity and conservation initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mexican municipalities implement new wildlife and biodiversity protections

Urban parks and environmental organizations in Mexico are implementing various programs to promote biodiversity and wildlife conservation. In Guadalajara, the Agencia Metropolitana de Bosques Urbanos (AMBU) has hosted

Yucatán governance under Governor Díaz Mena

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Yucatán Governor faces declining approval and trust

In early August 2026, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena signed administrative collaboration agreements with the municipalities of Izamal and Progreso to streamline property‑tax collection. The accords gave the towns access to t

Ventura Park dolphin captivity

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Animal welfare groups seek urgent aid for rescues and dolphin transfers

The Ventura Park dolphinarium in Cancún was shut down in January 2025, leaving nine dolphins – seven males and two females – under the care of Dolphin Discovery. After the closure, Mexico’s environmental authority PROFEP

Crocodile presence in Las Mojoneras

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Las Mojoneras authorities launch operation to capture crocodiles

Following severe rainstorms and flooding in the Las Mojoneras delegation, municipal police rescued two motorcyclists who had been trapped by floodwaters and a large crocodile. The riders were lifted to safety using a cra

Mexico environmental legislation and local conservation

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Profepa intensifies environmental enforcement across Mexico

In late July 2026, Mexico’s federal and state legislatures moved to broaden environmental protection by linking it to social and cultural rights. The Puebla state legislature advanced a constitutional amendment granting

Indigenous environmental activism in Mexico and Peru

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Indigenous and local communities denounce environmental damage from extractive activities

Indigenous and local communities in Mexico and Peru are mobilizing against environmental degradation and extractive industries. In Mexico, protests and legal actions have emerged across multiple regions. In Michoacán,

Regional waste management initiatives in Spain and Argentina

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Regional authorities implement waste and environmental regulations

Local governments in Spain and Argentina continue to implement various waste management and sustainability programs. In Spain, initiatives include community composting in A Coruña, where the City Council is distributing

Latin America wildlife trafficking crackdown continues

21 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Profepa launches campaign against illegal primate trafficking in Mexico

Since May 2026, a coordinated crackdown across Latin America has targeted illegal wildlife trade and related environmental violations. In Mexico, raids in Campeche, Chihuahua, Michoacán, Quintana Roo, Zapopan and other s

Yucatán Las Dunas protests and federal judicial suspension

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Las Dunas tourism project suspended by federal judge in Yucatán

In late July 2026, residents of Chuburná and the group Salvemos las Dunas protested the Las Dunas tourism project after heavy equipment began clearing protective sand dunes. Activists argued the dunes shield the shorelin

Mercury trafficking investigations in Mexico

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Mexico City FGR investigates illegal mercury transport

Authorities in Mexico have initiated investigations into the illegal transport and trafficking of mercury following two separate seizures. In Querétaro, state police discovered 1.2 liters of the toxic substance in a veh

Sea turtle conservation and environmental protection in MX

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Quintana Roo authorities launch environmental protection initiatives

Sea turtle conservation efforts in Mexico's coastal regions continue to face significant challenges from human interference. In Yucatán, vehicle intrusions on Chuburná beach have resulted in the death of sea turtles, as

Coahuila energy exploration and political tensions

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Coahuila explores shale gas projects with water protection measures

Following President Claudia Sheinbaum’s announcement of an energy exploration plan in the Sabinas-Burro-Picachos Basin, the Coahuila government began coordinating with the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (P

Latin American social and mental health initiatives

61 clusters · 271 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Argentina ruling coalition seeks Central Bank reform and tax amnesty

Across Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Argentina, municipal and provincial governments have implemented diverse social welfare programs. Initial efforts focused on youth services, including mental health counse

Chihuahua road safety and mobility law reforms

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Chihuahua authorities seize 818 licenses for DUI offenses

The state of Chihuahua has implemented significant reforms to its mobility and road safety laws. These regulations include new safety requirements for vehicle passengers, specifically mandating that children and adolesce

PVEM environmental policy initiatives in Mexico

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: PVEM supports reforestation and circular economy initiatives in Mexico

The Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) has promoted several environmental legislative and conservation initiatives. In Veracruz, Deputy Roxana Barragán Hernández introduced a bill to update the Sustainable Fishing an