environment
March 24, 2026
Sheinbaum affirms that oil spill in Gulf of Mexico was from a ship and requests criminal investigation
President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the hydrocarbon spill in the Gulf of Mexico was caused by a ship and not by Pemex, and announced a criminal investigation to determine responsibilities
TL;DR
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated a ship, not Pemex, caused the Gulf of Mexico hydrocarbon spill.
- A criminal investigation has been requested to determine responsibility for the spill.
- Pemex is involved in the cleanup operations and assisting affected areas.
- The company responsible for the spill will be required to compensate for the damages.
- Environmental agencies Profepa and ASEA are participating in the investigation and response.