What action did the Mexican government take against illegal deforestation?

The Mexican government seized over 9,000 acres of land that had been illegally cleared by Mennonite communities in the states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatan.

How many Mennonite properties were involved in the illegal clearing?

The authorities shut down 17 Mennonite properties that were found to be involved in the illegal clearing of land.

What is the Mexican government's plan to address the issue of deforestation?

The Mexican government is committed to working with institutions at all levels to stop the illegal clearings, impose sanctions on those responsible, and restore the native vegetation in the affected areas.

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Mexico Cracks Down on Illegal Deforestation, Seizes Mennonite Properties

27 Oct

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Summary

Over 9,000 acres of land cleared illegally across 17 Mennonite properties
Federal officials seized farming and landscaping equipment used in the clearing
Mexico committed to restoring native vegetation and imposing sanctions

Mexico Cracks Down on Illegal Deforestation, Seizes Mennonite Properties

As of October 27th, 2025, the Mexican government has taken decisive action against illegal deforestation in the country's southeastern states. Federal officials have shut down a large area of land, spanning over 9,000 acres, that was illegally cleared by Mennonite communities in the states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatan.

The authorities have seized a range of farming and landscaping equipment, including tractors, backhoes, and drills, that were used to expand agricultural operations at the expense of the natural habitat. According to the Federal Environmental Protection Attorney, Mariana Boy Tamborrell, the government has filed 13 criminal complaints in relation to these illegal clearings and is committed to working with institutions at all levels to stop the destruction of Mexico's forests.