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news El Financiero 2026-03-31

Mexican Mining Law Lacking Enforcement, Groups Demand Regulation

Despite its promise to improve environmental and worker safety, Mexico's mining law remains unenforced, with organizations calling for its regulation after a recent accident in Sinaloa. The law was introduced to address concerns about the industry's impact on the environment and workers, but three years since its implementation, it remains largely ineffective. Organizations such as ¡Cambiémosla Ya! are urging the government to issue the law's regulations to prevent further incidents like the one in Sinaloa, where four workers were trapped underground in a mine.

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