The dispute between the federal government and American firm Vulcan Materials over a piece of land south of Playa del Carmen, known as Calica, is an arbitration issue that is being resolved according to established procedures. According to Raquel Buenrostro, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE), this matter does not fall under her jurisdiction or awareness, as it is solely an arbitration issue.
Recent reports suggest that the Canadian mining company Vulcan Minerals has been operating in the Quintana Roo jungle for 37 years, extracting construction materials such as limestone. However, these operations have raised environmental concerns about potential damage to the jungle and underground water sources. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has labeled Vulcan Minerals’ operations as one of the most significant ecological disasters caused by a corporation in the Yucatan Peninsula. His administration has been working tirelessly to address environmental concerns and protect the natural habitat since his presidency began. Despite ongoing negotiations with Vulcan Minerals, including a substantial financial offer to acquire the property, no agreement has been reached yet.
