Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out fracking expansion

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out the expansion of fracking in a key basin, citing concerns over the impact on nearby water tables and indigenous communities. This decision reflects her political balancing act as Mexico seeks to reduce its dependence on US energy imports. Sheinbaum, a former engineer, has softened her stance on fracking, now promoting "new extraction technologies" as a viable alternative to traditional fracking.

However, she has also implemented price caps as a regulatory measure. Despite her efforts, Sheinbaum's policies have been a mix of defiance and accommodation towards the United States, including the killing of a cartel leader with US intelligence assistance and the filing of criminal complaints related to the deaths of Mexican nationals in immigration custody.

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