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Southeast

Welcome to our Southeast Mexico news hub. We gather headlines from Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. Our reporters deliver clear updates on public policy and cultural events. From Tabasco’s energy sector shifts to Campeche’s heritage festivals, we bring you on‑site reports and official statements. You’ll read about ecological work in Yucatán’s biosphere and tourism growth in Quintana Roo’s Caribbean resorts.

Over 140 Tons of Sargassum Removed in Isla Mujeres After Atypical Landing at Playa Norte

Isla Mujeres activates emergency cleanup as over 140 tons of sargassum land at Playa Norte. Authorities respond quickly to protect tourism amid seasonal algae surge....
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Chetumal to Open Latin America’s Largest Archaeological Park with 47 Relocated Mayan Monuments

Governor Mara Lezama announces the August opening of the Chetumal Archaeological Park, showcasing 47 ancient Mayan structures relocated from the Mayan Train project to promote...
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Semarnat approves a six-story beachfront development in Yucatán despite environmental risks

Semarnat approves a six-story beachfront development in Dzemul, Yucatán, despite documented environmental risks, social impacts, and lack of public consultation. A controversial new real estate...
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CFE Cuts Power to 16 Yucatán Coastal Communities for Upgrades amid Extreme Heat

The CFE cut power to 16 communities on the Yucatán coast, including Progreso and Chicxulub, for substation upgrades amid extreme summer heat. In the midst...
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Cancun and Riviera Maya Dominate Mexico’s Hotel Boom in 2025

Cancun and the Riviera Maya account for 91% of new hotel rooms opened in Mexico in early 2025, with over 25,000 more planned in Isla...
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Cancun hit by one month’s worth of sargassum in just three days

Cancun officials report a dramatic surge in sargassum seaweed, with a month's worth washing ashore in just three days, disrupting tourism and straining cleanup crews....
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Campeche heritage law aims to make property owners preserve historic homes

UNESCO and APCEC are aligning Campeche’s heritage preservation laws with international standards, urging private owners to protect historic buildings, inspired by Cartagena’s model. In a...
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UNAM launches online survey to track sargassum health impacts in Quintana Roo

UNAM invites Quintana Roo residents to report sargassum health impacts via an online survey, shaping strategies to protect coastal communities. The UNAM Institute of Marine...
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Sargassum levels hit moderate to excessive on 68% of monitored beaches in Quintana Roo

Today, July 12, 2025, 68% of monitored Quintana Roo sargassum beaches report moderate to excessive algae arrivals while 25% remain clean. See the full list...
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Chacmuchuch-Manatí project transforms Cancún coast with sustainable tourism

Discover how the Chacmuchuch-Manatí project is investing $500k to protect lagoon ecosystems and boost sustainable tourism along Cancún’s coastal corridor. Cancún, Q.Roo – An international...
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Cancún boosts tourism diversification to counter sargassum surge

Cancún tourism diversification expands beyond beaches to water parks, cultural sites, religious tours and nightlife to tackle sargassum challenges and keep visitors engaged. Cancún’s iconic...
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Historic surge in sargassum on Tulum beaches

Between January and June 2025, Tulum crews cleared over 2,000 tons of sargassum Tulum shores, double last year’s haul, as local teams work daily to...
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