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Cancún sargassum removal hits 40 tonnes in one day as beach cleanup expands

Cancún steps up sargassum removal efforts with 40 tonnes cleared from beaches in a single day, signaling a more aggressive approach to protect tourism.

City officials in Cancún ramped up their beach cleaning efforts this week, clearing 40 tonnes of sargassum from Playa Chac Mool in just one day, one of the largest single-day removals this year.

The push is part of a more aggressive local strategy to keep beaches clean as sargassum continues to wash ashore in large volumes. Mayor Ana Paty Peralta confirmed the increased deployment . . .

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