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Navy warns of record sargassum season ahead of Easter holiday

The Mexican Caribbean could be in for its worst sargassum season yet, with the Navy warning that arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast may run more than 75% above historical averages during March and April. The source of the concern is a mass of roughly 280,000 tonnes of the brown macroalgae currently drifting westward through the Central Western Atlantic. If currents and wind conditions hold, a significant portion of that could end up washing ashore on beaches from Cancún to Tulum. According to a statement , Semar has assembled what it calls a record-scale containment operation: 16 surface vessels, an oceangoing ship, 11 coastal boats, four amphibious collection crafts and 9,500 meters of offshore barriers already in the water, with plans to add another 6,000 meters in partnership with the Quintana Roo government. Easter week is one of the most critical periods for tourism to the Mexican Caribbean, and this summer will bring unprecedented scrutiny to the region’s beaches as the F...
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This year, Mexico City has had only 3 days of acceptable air quality

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Nearly 50 days into the new year Mexico City residents have experienced only three “good” air quality days so far.  The Mexico City Environment Ministry reported that the situation is even worse for those living in the greater Valley of Mexico and México state where not a single good air quality day has been recorded. “Doble Hoy No Circula” days were imposed beginning last Friday in the Mexico City metropolitan area, meaning three different groups of license plate numbers plus one group of taxi plates are restricted from transiting between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. (Victoria Valtierra/Cuartoscuro) So far in 2026, capital authorities have declared four Phase 1 environmental alerts, primarily due to high ozone levels. Last year, the fourth Phase 1 alert was not declared until early April. Tuesday marks the fifth day that the city’s environmental contingency has been activated in less than a week, bringing the total to more than 100 hours in which transit restrictions have been appli...
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Mothers of Sinaloa’s missing protest during Mazatlán Carnival

A contingent of mothers searching for their missing loved ones briefly interrupted the traditional opening parade of the five-day Mazatlán Carnival on Sunday night in the Pacific coast port.   Taking advantage of the visibility enjoyed by what is considered one of the best carnivals in Mexico, more than 100 women marched in silence, displaying banners and signs with the names of their missing loved ones to the thousands of people who had gathered along the boardwalk to see the parade floats. A group of search collectives had issued a threat on social media that they would interrupt the festivities to protest the lack of attention they’ve received from authorities.  Instead, they were allowed to march in front of the parade and their peaceful demonstration was met with applause and shouts of support from the spectators. Their posters included photos of the missing and phrases demanding government action. One sign said: “I don’t want to bother anyone, I simply want to raise a...
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MND Local Guadalajara: Airport expansion, demolition of historic mansions and a noise crackdown

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Guadalajara is undergoing some intense transformation in 2026, thanks to major investments in the city’s international airport ahead of the World Cup and the demolition of architectural gems in the city’s historic Colonia Americana. Read all the details about the changes coming for tapatíos, plus the latest on a noise crackdown in the city’s popular nightlife areas. GDL Airport to boost capacity to 40M passengers (Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara/Facebook) In early February, Mexican Pacific Airport Group (GAP) announced a historic investment of 52 billion pesos (approximately USD $3.0 billion) for modernization of the airports it oversees in western Mexico, as part of its five-year capital program. Guadalajara’s Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is set to receive a significant share of these new funds, with investments totaling $22.4 billion pesos (US $1.3 billion). GAP’s infrastructure strategy for Guadalajara includes the construction of a second terminal,...
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Authorities seize 100+ tank trucks, 82,000 liters of stolen fuel in Veracruz bust

Federal authorities have dealt a major blow to an illicit fuel scheme in Veracruz, seizing more than 100 tank trucks as well as over 82,000 liters of petroleum products. The Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) announced the bust in a  statement last Thursday, reporting that 149 vehicles, 25 containers, 17 storage tanks and 82,200 liters of hydrocarbons were seized or secured at four properties in Minatitlán, home to Mexico’s oldest oil refinery. No arrests were reported. #FGR integra carpeta de investigación por la probable comisión del delito de posesión ilícita de hidrocarburo, luego del cumplimiento de cuatro órdenes de cateo en el municipio de Minatitlán, Veracruz, donde se aseguraron un total de 149 vehículos, 25 contenedores, 17 tanques de… pic.twitter.com/wkVtbVBvSZ — FGR México (@FGRMexico) February 12, 2026 The FGR said that it had begun an investigation into “the probable commission of the crime of illegal possession of hydrocarbons.” It noted that the FGR, ...
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10,000 couples tied the knot in collective weddings held on Valentine’s Day

Approximately 10,000 couples got hitched on Saturday during collective wedding ceremonies in states across Mexico. The states of Nuevo León and Mexico City led the way with 2,500+ and 2,378 partners tying the knot in their respective Valentine’s Day events. Nuevo León Governor Samuel García and his wife Mariana Rodríguez witnessed the union of more than 2,500 couples in a ceremony held at the Nuevo León Gymnasium in the state capital of Monterrey. During a brief speech, García emphasized the importance of marriage as “a life project based on companionship, respect, and commitment,” and affirmed that the state’s growth is a reflection of the daily efforts of its families. In Mexico City, Mayor Clara Brugada told those assembled in the National Auditorium that her government supports those who “decide to build a life as a couple based on equality, respect and autonomy.” “Today, 2,378 couples decided to unite their lives in this collective marriage … This government, like you, belie...
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: February 15th

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What's been going on in the news this week? Our weekly quiz is here to keep you on top of what’s happening in Mexico. Get informed, stay smart. Are you ready?  Let’s see where you rank vs. our expert community! 800 tonnes of foreign aid left Mexican shores this week. Where was it headed? Cuba Ukraine Somalia The U.S. None This week, Donovan Carillo became the only Mexican to have achieved what feat? Olympic figure skating finalist Go into space Fight a black bear and win Win a Formula One World Championship None A bipartisan team of U.S. politicans visited which small Mexican city this week? Orizaba Zapopan San Miguel de Allende Cholula None Mexico City's Azteca Stadium could be stripped of the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Why? Renovations are behind schedule Security concerns Opposing teams do not want to play there Tariff threats from the United States None A new exhibition ...
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