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Sheinbaum Plans to Expand Fracking in Mexico

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC · How we work

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President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to expand fracking to tap Mexico’s shale oil and gas reserves.
Fracking is already used in Veracruz state to extract oil.
Local communities in Veracruz have complained of pollution and environmental damage from fracking.
The initiative aims to reduce Mexico’s reliance on the United States and achieve energy self-sufficiency.
The decision follows consultations with experts, reported by FRANCE 24’s Quentin Duval and Laurence Cuvillier.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to expand fracking to tap Mexico’s shale oil and gas reserves.
Fracking is already used in Veracruz state to extract oil.
Local communities in Veracruz have complained of pollution and environmental damage from fracking.
The initiative aims to reduce Mexico’s reliance on the United States and achieve energy self-sufficiency.
The decision follows consultations with experts, reported by FRANCE 24’s Quentin Duval and Laurence Cuvillier.