MND_WATER IN MEXICO
Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City
Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.
Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens
A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico
The first-ever Wirikuta water festival begins today in San Luis Potosí to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Mexico as it affects local communities like the Indigenous Wixárika people.
Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?
A water cooperation agreement between the Chihuahua state government and the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV has become the center of social conflict and the cause of growing protests amid extreme water stress in the state.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
Guadalajara residents receiving contaminated water will get an 80% discount on their bills
The water supplier (SIAPA), the Jalisco state Congress and the state Human Rights Commission are all involved in compensating residents for not receiving the clean water they're legally entitled to.
Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
Guadalajara’s water crisis reaches a boiling point
Guadalajara's systemic water crisis has been acknowledged by state officials, but citizens are pushing more more than just an admission of failure; they want transparency, writes Tracy L. Barnett.
United States’ EPA highlights bilateral progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
According to an update released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mexico is on track with the construction of a new pump station and stormwater management gates that will prevent at least 5 million gallons per day of sewage from entering the Tijuana River.
Mexico City unveils US $127M in drainage system upgrades to tame flooding
The upgrades come after two consecutive years of heavy June rainfall in the capital and are expected to benefit the flood-prone areas of Iztapalapa and eastern México state.
Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought
Just over a year ago, 46.5% of the country was suffering from drought conditions, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua). Now that percentage is down to 2.4%.
Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
