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Mexico intensifies environmental oversight of coastal mega-t

25 clusters · 83 sources · last updated

Latest: Punta Venado hotel project sparks environmental warnings in Mexico

Since July 2024, Mexico has seen intensifying federal and local opposition to high-density coastal tourism. Environmental authorities (SEMARNAT) and regional governments have increasingly used environmental laws to block

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [MX]

Sheinbaum advances fracking pilots, reforestation

2 clusters · 81 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico's National Reforestation Day Mobilizes 235,000 Volunteers

In early August 2026 President Claudia Sheinbaum moved forward on two contrasting fronts. A 54‑expert committee released ten preliminary conclusions on unconventional gas, urging accelerated renewable electricity, higher

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [MX] [CO] [EC]

Latin America wildlife trafficking crackdown continues

15 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico's Profepa seizes wildlife, orders toxic spill cleanup

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

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Mexico train derailments and spill response

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Ferromex chemical spill in Sonora raises health and water concerns

On the night of 26 July 2026 two Ferromex freight trains derailed in Mexico. In Sonora a tanker car released sodium hydrosulfide; in Tamaulipas a gasoline tanker spilled fuel. State and federal authorities declared emerg

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