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Mexico's Data Center Boom Sparks Water Controversy

8/30/2025

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  • Mexico's data center market is expected to grow from $1.06 billion in 2024 to $2.27 billion by 2030, especially in Querétaro.
  • Microsoft and AWS are making significant investments, but local drought raises water usage concerns.
  • AWS plans to return over 2.5 billion liters of water annually to local communities.
  • Activists criticize prioritization of industrial water needs over residents, citing transparency issues.
  • The state government states that the National Water Commission manages water allocation, focusing on citizen consumption.