Allegations of mangrove forest massacre at Yucatán's Progreso port

Citizens living in the port area of Progreso, in the state of Yucatán, have complained about a major construction activity alleged to be damaging the environment. Community members reported that heavy machinery cut down about a kilometer-long mangrove forest and filled swamp areas with soil in the area between 84th and 100th streets at the port entrance. Witnessing the situation, the local public brought the issue to the agenda via social media, demanding the intervention of authorities to stop this destruction and hold those responsible accountable.

According to allegations, this controversial work is being carried out under a permit granted by the Progreso Municipality and may serve a specific project of private companies. However, this move by the municipality may be clearly contrary to environmental laws, as the mangrove forests and wetlands in the region stand out as natural habitats strictly protected by federal laws. Citizens react to the situation, arguing that the environmental permits required for the project are dubious and that legal procedures have not been fully fulfilled.

Expressing their deep concerns about the issue, residents of Progreso emphasize that the incident should not remain at the local government level but requires a federal-level investigation. In this context, they demand the intervention of the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa), the most authoritative federal institution on environmental protection, to launch an investigation within its legal limits. Citizens express at every opportunity that the damage in question creates ecological imbalance and that the penal sanctions foreseen by the law must be applied.

So far, no official statement has been shared with the public regarding the issue or clear information on legal environmental permits obtained for the construction activity carried out. There is no official information yet on whether any criminal process has been initiated regarding the project or whether the authorities have imposed any arrest or sanction regarding this environmental violation. This lack of information causes further suspicion and concern in the community, while bringing the need for urgent clarification of the situation.