Farmers in Mexico Don't Trust New President to Defend Their Water From Hoarding
Briefly

Anselma Margarito highlighted the severe environmental degradation in Mexico caused by corporate agriculture, emphasizing the struggle of local farmers against the contamination and water scarcity.
Renato Romero's urgent appeal to avoid purchasing imported pork illustrates the resistance against Smithfield Foods, representing a larger fight against corporate exploitation and environmental harm in rural communities.
The troubling reality in Mexico reveals that 75% of freshwater bodies are contaminated, directly affecting health and livelihoods, while corporations continue exploiting vital water resources with impunity.
Despite Claudia Sheinbaum's upcoming presidency, skepticism abounds regarding her commitment to environmental reform, largely due to entrenched corruption and the prioritization of corporate interests over ecological preservation.
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