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environment El Financiero 2026-05-04

Mexico Debates Fracking for Natural Gas Amid Energy Sovereignty and Environmental Concerns

Mexico's government is considering new fracking techniques to boost domestic natural gas production and reduce reliance on US imports. Environmental advocates argue that sustainable fracking is impossible, citing risks of water contamination, seismic activity, and pollution, while proponents see it as key to energy sovereignty.


“No hay una forma sustentable de hacer fracking, es una técnica agresiva y dañina” <p>La <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/09/sheinbaum-dice-si-al-fracking-en-mexico-que-es-y-por-que-amlo-pensaba-prohibirlo/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/09/sheinbaum-dice-si-al-fracking-en-mexico-que-es-y-por-que-amlo-pensaba-prohibirlo/">propuesta del gobierno de evaluar nuevas técnicas de fracturación hidráulica o fracking </a>para <b>pr...

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