Activist Arrested for Planting a Tree: Mexico City's Reforestation Struggle

Mexico City Reforestation Initiative Faces Setbacks After Director's Arrest Mexico City—A citizen-led reforestation program, "Naturaleza Sustenible," has faced a significant setback following the arrest of its director, Alfredo N., for planting a tree without the necessary permits. The program, which partners with UNAM and Chapingo University, works to plant trees in urban areas, providing saplings and guidance to participants. The arrest highlights the bureaucratic obstacles faced by environmental initiatives in Mexico City. "They arrested me for planting a lemon tree," Alfredo N. said in an interview shown in the ADN40 report. The video also shows official documentation detailing the arrest and the city's response. Naturaleza Sustenible maintains that the tree posed no threat to infrastructure. Despite this setback, the initiative continues, demonstrating the commitment of its volunteers to urban greening and community building.