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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.


Organizaciones advierten que la Ley Minera carece de aplicación real y exigen su reglamento tras accidente en Sinaloa que evidenció fallas en seguridad y supervisión. <p>La Ley Minera se ofreció como un avance importante para garantizar el cuidado del medio ambiente y la seguridad de los trabajadores de esa industria. No obstante, a tres años de su entrada en vigor es letra muerta y continúan ocurriendo tragedias como la del 25 de marzo en Sinaloa, donde cuatro trabajadores quedaron atrapados ba...

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