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news Mexico News Daily 2026-05-16

Pemex Director Resigns Amidst Oil Spill Controversy and Financial Woes

Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, sees a change in leadership as Victor Rodríguez steps down after a challenging period, including a major oil spill and financial scrutiny. An economist, Juan Carlos Carpio, has been appointed as the new director.


<p>President Sheinbaum, a longtime associate of Rodriguez, said he had only committed to a year and a half on the job, and that his departure was not related to the oil spill or Pemex's ongoing financial woes. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/victor-rodriguez-resigns-pemex-director-troubled-month/">Víctor Rodríguez resigns as Pemex director after a month of troubles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style=...

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