The Mexico City Congress has approved legislation aimed at preventing profiteering from drinking water. New sanctions include up to 12 years in prison, hefty fines of 234,000 pesos, and the dismissal of public officials involved in such activities.

Las sanciones por el lucro del agua potable van de 12 años de prisión, multas de hasta 234 mil pesos y la destitución e inhabilitación de servidores públicos