A Playa del Carmen housing project resumes construction despite being sealed by Profepa for environmental violations, raising concerns over weak enforcement and ecosystem damage.
Residents in Playa del Carmen's Marsella III subdivision report that construction machinery was seen entering a property sealed by Profepa (Federal Environmental Protection Agency) earlier this week. Despite the official closure, work has reportedly resumed.
The development—part of a project by Promotora Residencial—was shut down on June 19, 2025 when Profepa inspectors discovered serious irregularities in the environmental impact statement . . .
