Editor’s note: Guadalajara’s water crisis has reached a critical moment, with contamination affecting thousands of residents and exposing deeper infrastructure and governance challenges. Federal and Jalisco authorities are now coordinating a response, while impacted households are being offered an 80% discount on water bills. Beyond immediate relief, the situation underscores long-standing issues around water management, urban growth and public health. Understanding what’s happening in Guadalajara offers a broader lens on water security risks facing rapidly expanding cities across Mexico.
MND Staff
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