news El Financiero 2026-08-12

Fiscal 'huachicol' smuggling reflects deeper vulnerabilities in Mexico's fuel market

Illegal fuel imports labeled as lubricants to evade taxes, known as 'fiscal huachicol,' underscore significant challenges in Mexico's customs and the struggling financial state of Pemex.

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