# Worsening water crisis sparks protests in Mexico’s Guadalajara

https://mins.news/en/item/103272

- Reuters, 2026-10-16 14:50 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/worsening-water-crisis-sparks-protests-mexicos-guadalajara-2026-10-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad239a281b9480001ba57f5

> Residents of Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s largest cities, are demanding answers over worsening water quality. Many households report foul-smelling tap water with sediment, and protests calling for government action have led to clashes with police.

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