2024-10-31

MEXICO CITY - While the European Union debates corporate environmental responsibilities, rivers in Mexico are suffering the consequences of tax regulation.

German companies such as Volkswagen, BASF, and Bayer are extracting water from these rivers and returning it heavily contaminated. This environmental damage is occurring with the endorsement of Mexican authorities, highlighting a troubling gap between international corporate standards and local regulatory enforcement. The situation underscores the urgent need for more stringent environmental oversight to protect Mexico's vital water resources from industrial pollution.

Photo by Alejandro Saldívar

Team members

Federica Bordaberry

Federica Bordaberry is an Uruguayan journalist specialized in data and investigation.

Federica Bordaberry

Marta Montojo

Marta Montojo is a Spanish reporter with over 8 years of experience in environmental and climate journalism.

Flavia Campeis

Flavia Campeis is an Argentinian journalist with over 20 years of experience in print media and radio.

Flavia Campeis

Alejandro Saldívar

Alejandro Saldivar is a multimedia journalist and photojournalist in contemporary Mexico. 

Alejandro Saldivar
Supported
€25,320 allocated on 28/08/2023
ID
ENV1/2023/279

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