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Progreso cantina’s walls collapse, killing 3

A corner cantina's upstairs wall and overhang collapsed Sunday afternoon, reportedly killing three, including 6-year-old girl and possibly her mother.

Progreso lists improvements for both tourists and foreign residents

Progreso, Yucatan — Improvements to the port city's tourist zone are in the works. The artisan fair on Calle 80 will be revived and a...

Fisherman lost at sea following powerful storm

The norte that surprised dozens of boats on the high seas.

Progreso creates ecological police corps in battle against illegal dumping

The mayor on Monday will introduce a special squad to catch polluters.

Dolphin strandings continue, this time at Yucalpetén resort

Tourists discovered a dead dolphin that washed ashore on the beaches of Yucalpetén, just in front of the Costa Club del Isstey resort.

Mediterranean tapas and dance tunes with Stepp On It

Saboreando Comida India in Progreso serves tapas with music provided by the Stepp On It band, musical duo playing a wide variety of tunes from...

Hyundai considers developing hydrogen-based cars in Yucatan

The Port of Progreso Special Economic Zone's has aroused the interest of South Korean companies such Hyundai Motors.

Federal help asked to stop construction in protected mangrove zone

Illegal construction in Chicxulub Puerto's mangrove areas has the mayor asking for federal assistance to stop it.

Trash bags and hashtags center of campaign for a cleaner Progreso

A campaign for a cleaner port involves a hashtag and a couple thousand helpful handouts.

More cruise ships to dock at Progreso in October

The number of cruise ship arrivals at the port of Progreso will increase in October, with 11 pleasure boats expected this month.

Progreso Farmers and Artisans Market

A weekly farmers and crafts market, now at Pelicanos in Progreso

Fines top 3 million pesos for driving near sea turtle nesting...

The 14 offenders who were caught driving vehicles on a stretch of Progreso's beach a year ago have been fined 3 million pesos, collectively, for putting sea turtles and their nesting areas at risk.

Progreso’s crackdown on litter quickly snares 1st suspect

A 45-year-old Oaxaca native was stopped by police and jailed for littering just a day after a tough new law punishing litterbugs was signed by the mayor.

Navy rescues yacht stranded off Progreso coast

The Navy helped rescue a luxury yacht with engine problems, drifting off the coast.

New plant in Progreso could lower cement costs in Yucatán

When Cementos Fortaleza's new factory in Yucatán is completed next year, cement prices could become more competitive.

Progreso’s tap-water crisis is like a steady drip

For the second time in less than 15 days, the CFE cut power to a water pump station in Flamboyanes to pressure the Progreso's water utility to pay its debt.

Crocodiles increasingly common in Progreso, Sisal and Celestún

Destruction of natural cienegas has pushed crocodiles into view along the Yucatecan coast.

Huge floating bookstore and ministry due in Progreso

Coming off a record-breaking visit in Veracruz, the MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating bookstore and Christian ministry, will conclude a Mexico itinerary in Progreso.

PAN’s Julián Zacarías Curi declared Progreso’s next mayor

The PAN's Julián Zacarías Curi has apparently prevailed in the race to become the port city's next mayor.

Battle lines drawn at Punta Tortugas between Progreseños and environmentalists

Locals claim they are being blocked from their own beaches under the pretext of protecting turtles that do not exist.

Landfill said to be leaching into Flamboyanes water supply

Faced with the lack of action by local, state and federal authorities regarding a solution to Progreso's so-called "relleno sanitario" or "sanitary landfill," the population of Flamboyanes faces daily health risks. 

Storm wipes out what’s left of Progreso’s ‘El Ceviche’ monument

Since it was erected eight years ago to honor the pulpo trade, the "El Ceviche" statue in Progreso has had a rough time.

153 sea turtle eggs rescued from busy Progreso beach

Rescuers recovered 153 hawksbill eggs that nested on a beach much too busy for baby sea turtles.
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