Mexico strengthens strategy for jaguar protection

The Mexican government is strengthening jaguar protection through strategies focused on improving management and care. This emblematic species is receiving special attention in Mexico City. The initiative was announced on February 8, 2026.

In Mexico City, on February 8, 2026, the Mexican government announced measures to bolster jaguar protection, an emblematic species of the country. These strategies aim to optimize the management and care of jaguars, which face threats in their natural habitats.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to preserve Mexican biodiversity. According to Prensa Latina, the focus is on enhancing conservation practices to ensure the survival of this iconic feline. Specific actions were not detailed in the initial announcement, but the government's commitment underscores the jaguar's importance to the ecosystem and national culture.

Conservation experts have highlighted the need for such measures, given the jaguar's population decline due to deforestation and hunting. This strategy marks a step forward in protecting Mexico's wildlife.

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President Sheinbaum at podium reassuring Mexico's safety post-Teotihuacán shooting, pyramids and security in background.
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Sheinbaum assures it is safe to be in Mexico after Teotihuacán shooting

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President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that 'it is safe to be in Mexico' following the armed attack at the Teotihuacán archaeological site, which left two dead and 13 injured. She emphasized that the incident is unprecedented, not linked to organized crime, and due to the attacker's psychological issues as an imitator of U.S. violence. She ordered enhanced security at archaeological zones.

Erik Saracho, director of the Jaguar Alliance, survived an armed attack at his home in the Mexican state of Nayarit on March 11. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, he recounted greeting the hitman with 'good morning' before the assailant opened fire. The event coincided with the release of a report documenting violence against environmental activists.

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Mexico City kicked off the 2026 Forest Fire Combat Campaign by deploying nearly 4,000 personnel to safeguard green areas and conservation land. Government head Clara Brugada announced a prevention strategy aiming to cut fire impacts by 10 percent. The plan emphasizes clearing underbrush and coordinating with boroughs and residents.

Mexican special forces, with U.S. intelligence assistance, killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation has triggered widespread violence across Mexico, including in tourist areas like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, stranding thousands of tourists. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for the bordering state of Tamaulipas due to ongoing dangers.

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The state of Guanajuato kicks off a series of events blending economic dynamism, international projection and cultural activities. Highlights include the Moto Fiesta León 25, the SAPICA fair and the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. These initiatives aim to create business opportunities, tourism and community engagement.

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', was killed on February 22, 2026, in Tapalpa, Jalisco, by Mexican forces with U.S. intelligence support, triggering a surge of violence across at least 20 states. The cartel's response included 85 road blockades, vehicle burnings, and attacks that killed 25 National Guard members, 30 CJNG affiliates, and other civilians. Mexican and U.S. authorities warn of repercussions, as airport operations resume and events like the 2026 World Cup are assessed.

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Mexico has introduced a new 30 percent film tax incentive to bolster local cinema and draw international productions. The initiative receives backing from actress Salma Hayek and the Mexican president. This development comes amid threats of tariffs from the Trump administration.

 

 

 

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