# Profepa environmental enforcement actions in Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/profepa-environmental-enforcement-actions-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-09-23T03:47:36.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has conducted enforcement actions against businesses in Veracruz and Tamaulipas for environmental violations.

In Cotaxtla, Veracruz, Profepa implemented a partial and temporary closure of a poultry farm after an inspection revealed that two modules were operating without required environmental impact authorization from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). While the operator held municipal licenses, they lacked the necessary federal permits.

In Tampico, Tamaulipas, authorities closed a business following the discovery of illegal crocodile meat sales. During an inspection, officials seized 4.5 kilograms of Morelet's crocodile meat, a protected species under Mexican regulations. Profepa indicated it will file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office (FGR), as the illegal commercialization of such species may carry criminal penalties.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Profepa closes Tampico business for illegal crocodile meat sale

Profepa closed a business in Tampico, Tamaulipas, after seizing 4.5 kilograms of protected Morelet's crocodile meat.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/profepa-closes-tampico-business-for-illegal-crocodile-meat-sale

### 2026-09-12: Profepa closes poultry farm in Cotaxtla for lack of environmental permits

Profepa has partially closed a poultry farm in Cotaxtla, Veracruz, after finding its modules were operating without mandatory environmental impact authorization from Semarnat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/profepa-closes-poultry-farm-in-cotaxtla-for-lack-of-environmental-permits

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