Mexico’s future leader faces the critical task of tackling the nation’s escalating water scarcity in the capital. Industry leaders and water associations call for reversing government budget cuts in water management. They suggest an annual investment of MXN 140 to 160 billion (approximately $8.3 to $9.4 billion). Raúl Rodríguez Márquez of the Water Advisory Council […]
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