Greenpeace opposes the project by Sol Meliá in México

The Mexican government has authorised, via the Instituto Nacional de Ecología, the construction of a tourist complex on the beaches of X'Cacel and X'Cacelito, in the State of Quintana Roo. The project, promoted by five firms among which is the hotel chain Sol Melia, has the opposition of Greenpeace Mexico and the Ecological Group from Mayab (GEMA).

The beaches of X'Cacel and X'Cacelito, hardly 2.5 km long, are the site of the nesting by green turtles and cahuama, species in danger of extinction.

More information: Más información:

- Greenpeace México: Salvemos a las tortugas marinas
- Greenpeace España: Tortugas en peligro de extinción
- Instituto Nacional de Ecología de México: Desarrollo Turístico sustentable X'Cacel - X'Cacelito
- Instituto Nacional de Ecología de México: Comunicado de Prensa 10/11/2000
- Instituto Nacional de Ecología de México: Resolutivo Final del proyecto, emitido el 10 de Noviembre de 2000

Date of publication: 18/11/2000

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