Mexican environmentalists protest against damage, fracking, and financial support for Pemex

On Saturday, activists representing more than 25 Mexican environmental organizations staged a protest in Mexico City. The demonstration was organized to denounce environmental damage attributed to the state-owned oil company, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).

During the protest, participants voiced strong opposition to ongoing studies regarding the extraction of natural gas via hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking. Additionally, the demonstrators criticized the continued financial backing provided to Pemex.