Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat)

Sinaloa security crisis: violence and law enforcement surge

21 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mexico security forces conduct multiple arrests of organized crime suspects

The security and political crisis in Sinaloa continues to evolve through state-led recovery efforts, localized violence, and high-level criminal arrests. Interim Governor Graciela Domínguez Nava is implementing an ‘Integ

Mexico and Chile waste removal drives

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 6 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

Mexico‑Canada wildfire assistance

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mexico returns 422 firefighters following Canadian wildfire mission

In late July 2026, Mexico began a coordinated deployment of firefighting personnel to aid Canadian provinces battling widespread wildfires. On 28 July, a federal team of 104 specialists from 24 Mexican states arrived in

Mexico environmental law reforms and state alignment

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Mexico announces new environmental protection and climate justice law initiative

In early 2026, Mexico enacted a federal General Law of Circular Economy, requiring states to align their statutes by 20 July 2026. By 10 July 2026, the governor of Tamaulipas presented a 46-article state initiative. On 3

Ventura Park dolphin captivity

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 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

Latin America wildlife trafficking crackdown continues

21 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 20 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 21 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