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Journalist Guillermo Barraza transforms into Amanda Drag to host "La Verdrag," Mexico's groundbreaking LGBTQ+ news program. The show gives voice to communities facing daily harassment while combining investigative reporting with uplifting interviews.
Mongabay, a global environmental news outlet, just created a dedicated Solutions Desk to spotlight what's actually working to save the planet. The team will rigorously investigate and share real-world conservation wins so readers can find hope and replicate success.
Following investigative reporting that revealed dangerous heavy metal contamination around a Monterrey factory, Mexico's government has rolled out sweeping pollution reforms including Latin America's first industrial air monitoring network. The action shows how transparency and accountability can drive real environmental progress.
Mexico's government rejected a massive Royal Caribbean waterpark project this week, choosing to protect fragile mangroves and coral reefs over tourism development. The decision shows environmental protection can win even when big business comes calling.
Trade groups in the United States and Mexico just signed a groundbreaking agreement to work together on plastic recycling across their shared border. The partnership promises to tackle one of our planet's biggest environmental challenges through international cooperation.
After investigative journalists exposed dangerous levels of lead and arsenic near a Monterrey recycling plant, Mexico's government levied one of its largest environmental fines and mandated sweeping reforms. The action marks a turning point in how the country holds polluters accountable.
Orizaba, once dismissed as an industrial town, has become one of Mexico's most celebrated destinations after earning recognition as the country's cleanest city. The mountain city's cultural renaissance proves that environmental pride can fuel economic renewal. #
Kathleen Clement, who passed away at 97, devoted more than six decades to documenting Mexico's endangered landscapes through luminous, layered paintings. Her work bridged art and environmental advocacy, earning international recognition and inspiring generations to see the fragile beauty around them. #
Mexico's Environment Ministry canceled a 145-room luxury resort in Nayarit after activists proved the developer violated environmental laws protecting sea turtle nesting grounds and public beach access. It's the second major tourism project the country has rejected this year to prioritize ecosystems over profits.
Beachgoers panicked when brown seaweed covered a popular Mexican beach, but scientists discovered good news: it's harmless Hypnea algae, not the health-threatening sargassum plaguing Caribbean shores. The discovery brings relief to Pacific coast communities and highlights how quick scientific identification can turn panic into peace of mind.
Mexico and Japan are launching an ambitious partnership to turn Caribbean sargassum from a beach crisis into valuable products like building materials and biofuels. The collaboration brings cutting-edge technology, collection ships, and millions in funding to protect Mexico's coastline.
The United Nations Development Program in Mexico achieved major wins in 2025, supporting nearly 7,000 people through community projects focused on climate action, women's financial inclusion, and environmental protection. Despite global challenges, Mexico made concrete progress on reducing inequality and building resilience.
New Mexico is taking bold legal action against oil executives who allegedly abandoned cleanup costs, while pushing forward historic bonding reforms that could protect communities nationwide. The state's fight represents a turning point in holding companies accountable for environmental responsibilities.
Germany and Mexico are expanding their partnership to tackle climate change with a groundbreaking focus on gender equity, water conservation, and protecting vulnerable communities. The collaboration brings international expertise and funding to Mexico's environmental challenges while setting an example for other nations.
A father's love for his son inspired him to abandon hotel plans and instead create Blanco Pitaya, a cloud forest reserve protecting one of Mexico's rarest ecosystems. Just four hours from Mexico City, the reserve uses ecotourism and river cleanups to save a habitat that shelters ocelots, rare frogs, and thousands of species.
Mexico claimed 11 spots on North America's 50 Best Bars list, including three in the top 10. Mexico City ranked second only to New York for total mentions, proving the country's cocktail scene has arrived on the world stage.
Mexico's president hit pause on Royal Caribbean's massive water park to protect one of the world's largest coral reef systems. The decision comes after local fishermen, environmentalists, and even K-pop fans rallied to save Mahahual's coastal ecosystem.
Mexico's Environment Ministry officially canceled Royal Caribbean's massive water park in Mahahual after public pressure highlighted threats to mangroves, reefs, and marine life. The decision protects one of the Western Hemisphere's most important coastal ecosystems.
Mexico's Navy joined a nationwide beach conservation effort, removing trash from Puerto Vallarta's popular Playa Los Muertos. The cleanup is part of a larger campaign to protect the country's coastlines.
A small coastal town in Mexico just won protection for its beaches and mangroves after locals stood up against mega-development. Mahahual will now prioritize community-based ecotourism that preserves the environment generations have protected.
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