New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals
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New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals

Uayma is an unassuming town of under 3,000 people best known for its ornate 17th-century church — but big changes are in the works.  AR Desarolladora Peninsular has announced its plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the tiny town of Uayma. The real estate developer has applied for a permit to cut…

Boat burned in Telchac
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Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers

In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even resorting to burning their foes’ boats. Two nights ago, over 200 seamen met with Telchac Puerto Mayor Alfredo Marrufo Díaz to discuss the ongoing problem of illegal octopus fishing using unauthorized equipment. The mayor acknowledged his previous efforts with state…

Eco-Bahía Ecological Foundation
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Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort

On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting 176 pounds of waste. The Eco-Bahía Ecological Foundation, through its SAK program, mobilized the community in a joint effort to preserve the Maya Riviera’s coasts and seabeds.  Among the main waste collected were single-use plastics, personal hygiene products, packaging and…

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