Profepa seizes illegal wood in Monarch butterfly reserve

Authorities seize tons of wood without documentation in a key protected area for the migration of species.

Timber seizure in protected area: a detailed analysis

The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) carried out a significant operation between July 30 and August 1 in the area of influence of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, located in the state of Michoacán. During this intervention, 3,455 cubic meters of wood were seized in two sawmills, evidencing clandestine logging practices in one of the most vulnerable forest regions in Mexico.

Findings and administrative procedures

The inspections were carried out in transformation and storage establishments in San Joaquín and Puerto Bermeo, municipality of Tlalpujahua. In the first case, the following were seized:

RelatedProfepa seizes more than 3 thousand cubic meters of illegal wood in Monarca Reserve
  • 812 m³ of round pine wood
  • 325 m³ of fir roll
  • 128.39 m³ of rolled white cedar

The second operation revealed even more serious irregularities, with 2,188 m³ of processed wood, including species regulated by NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010. Highlights:

  • 1,374 m³ of pine in squares
  • 363.3 m³ of processed oyamel
  • 444.64 m³ of white cedar

The absence of documentation of legal origin—such as forest referrals or inventory records—constitutes a direct violation of the General Law of Sustainable Forest Development. Profepa initiated criminal and administrative procedures against those responsible, who could face sanctions that include fines of up to 50,000 UMAS and seizure of machinery.

Ecological impact and regional context

The oyamel forests in this reserve are critical for the migratory phenomenon of the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), which travels more than 4,000 km from Canada to hibernate in these ecosystems. Illegal logging:

  • Reduces tree cover essential for microclimates
  • Fragments biological corridors
  • It puts 132 endemic species at risk

According to data from the UNAM Institute of Biology, Michoacán has lost 12% of its forest mass in the last decade, mainly due to illicit activities. This operation reflects the challenges in the application of the National Strategy to Combat Clandestine Logging 2023-2028, which prioritizes 15 regions, including this reserve declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2008.

What’s next? Profepa will reinforce surveillance with LiDAR technology to detect changes in vegetation cover, while organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) monitor the impact on butterfly colonies, which decreased 59% in 2024 due to climatic and anthropogenic factors.

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Beatriz Mojica leaves the Senate to seek the governorship of Guerrero

The senator leaves office to compete for the governorship of Guerrero in the Morena poll.

Senator Beatriz Mojica Morga requested leave to separate from her position in the Senate. Its objective: participate in the internal process of Morena that will define the person in charge of coordinating the Defense of the Fourth Transformation in Guerrero. That position would lead her to the candidacy for governor of the state.

The legislator reported that she made the decision responsibly and with respect for the party’s rules. She stated that she was prepared to face the new political challenges in the entity.

Commitment to Warrior

In a message on social networks, Mojica assured that he will continue working alongside citizens. He pointed out that his political career has always been linked to the demands of the people of Guerrero.

“The charges are temporary, but the commitment to Guerrero is for life,” he said.

The senator trusts in democratic participation. He said that the people must define the direction of the transformation movement. He also expressed his support for President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s project and called for maintaining unity in Morena.

Context of the process

Mojica’s departure occurs a week before Morena publishes the official call for the internal selection process. In parallel, the senator of the Green Party, Jasmine Bugarín Rodríguez, also requested a license to participate in the similar survey in Nayarit.

Mojica leaves his seat at a key moment for the definition of candidates in Guerrero. Morena’s internal process will be decisive for the gubernatorial race.

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CNTE reduces its sit-in in the Historic Center of CDMX

15 days after the strike, the presence of the CNTE in the Zócalo decreases. There are internal differences about continuity.

Fewer blockades and camps

15 days after the national strike and sit-in began in the capital’s Zócalo, the presence of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) in the Historic Center of Mexico City has been reduced.

Roads such as Francisco I. Madero, Simón Bolívar, 5 de Mayo and Isabel la Católica have fewer blockages and greater pedestrian traffic. The change contrasts with the first days of protest, prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup.

There are still camps in streets such as Tacuba, Ignacio Allende and Donceles, but the presence of dissident teachers is smaller. In the Republic of Cuba, Palma Norte and Belisario Domínguez, the main facilities continue with kitchens, dining rooms and tents.

Internal differences and continuity

Some members began to remove their belongings. Within the movement, differences persist over the continuity of the strike. There have been internal discussions between those who propose abandoning the mobilizations and those who seek to maintain pressure on the federal government.

Despite the reduction in some areas, the CNTE announced that it will continue with protest actions in different entities. They demand a direct dialogue table with President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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AICM taxis offer discounts of up to 18% to users

Discounts of up to 18% on authorized AICM taxis for frequent travelers.

Agreement between authorities and concessionaires

Authorized taxis at the Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City (AICM) will offer discounts of up to 18% on their rates. The benefit is part of an agreement between the airport authorities and the concessionaire groups.

The program includes loyalty systems and benefits for frequent travelers. The measure seeks to reduce the costs of land transportation and improve conditions for those who use the country’s main airport daily.

No specific details have been released regarding start dates or requirements to access the discounts. It is expected that in the coming days the authorities will expand the information.

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