Mexico City protests for water due to severe drought, heatwave, and water shortages.
Mexico's severe drought, heatwave and water shortages have led to unprecedented protests, with police officers blocking traffic in Mexico City to demand water for their barracks. Residents have also formed human chains to block boulevards in demand of water, and a weeks-long crisis was triggered in an upscale neighborhood due to contaminated water. The situation is most critical in low-income municipalities, where residents have endured inconsistent access to water for years.
May 22, 2024
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