For weeks, Mexico City’s residents have protested a critical water shortage. Warnings of record-low levels in key supply systems highlight the crisis. With a population of 21 million, this Latin American giant faces challenges from climate-induced dry spells, unchecked urban expansion, and worn-out infrastructure. In Acambay, 130 km from the capital, protestors targeted the National […]
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