Overview

• President Claudia Sheinbaum said continued extraction at the Quintana Roo quarry is not an option.
• The proposal would let Vulcan Materials keep benefiting from its property through a low-impact tourist project within the management plan.
• SEMARNAT is reviewing alternatives and the government intends to consult local communities before any decision.
• Officials aim to reach an agreement with the company rather than wait for a final ruling from the ongoing international panel.
• The site was placed under protection after environmental enforcement actions, and earlier U.S. lawmakers threatened sanctions if expropriation advanced.