Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Sargassum Crisis Hits Playa del Carmen Without Government Response

A massive sargassum washout in Playa del Carmen has gone unaddressed by local and federal authorities, threatening tourism, public health, and the local economy.

Playa del Carmen is once again overwhelmed by a massive sargassum invasion, and this time, frustration is boiling over. Residents and local businesses are calling out municipal and federal authorities for what they say is a complete absence of action in the face of an environmental and economic crisis.

According to Diario Cambio 22, the downtown beaches of Playa del Carmen are now heavily affected . . .

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