EconomyMexico pushes fracking despite environmental concerns

After months of consultations with energy experts, Mexico is preparing to develop its shale oil and gas reserves using fracking, one of the world’s most controversial extraction methods. The technique is already used for oil in southeastern Veracruz, where communities have long reported pollution and environmental damage. Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration aims to reduce reliance on the United States and eventually achieve energy self-sufficiency.

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