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Sargassum Cleanup Workers Face Toxic Gas Exposure
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Sargassum Cleanup Workers Face Toxic Gas Exposure

A peer-reviewed study tracked sargassum cleanup workers in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Mahahual, finding hydrogen sulfide exposure above Mexican legal limits and a wide range of symptoms.

Tulum Did Not Fall, It Was Pushed
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Tulum Did Not Fall, It Was Pushed

Tulum's collapse didn't arrive without warning. For years, every signal was there. This is the story of a paradise that knew what it needed and never got it.

The dangerous cycle of violence after the pozol vendor case in Tulum
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The dangerous cycle of violence after the pozol vendor case in Tulum

A viral video showed a foreign resident aggressively confronting a street vendor in Tulum. What followed was a disturbing psychological phenomenon: legitimate outrage escalated into threats of physical violence, while false information about his nationality exploited existing prejudices.

Tulum’s Battle for the Coast
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Tulum’s Battle for the Coast

A massive Tulum beach access protest paralyzed Highway 307 on Sunday as 150 residents demanded the removal of federal agencies from the Parque del Jaguar.

Before Tulum Grew Too Bright to See the Stars
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Before Tulum Grew Too Bright to See the Stars

As airports, supermarkets, commercial centers, beach access debates, and large-scale events reshape the town, many residents are asking what should remain as Tulum continues to grow.