Communities in Mexico have taken to the streets to protest against an ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has killed wildlife and damaged coral reefs over several weeks.
The spill, which has spread across seven nature reserves covering more than 600km (373 miles), continues to concern residents, environmentalists, and fishermen along the coasts of Veracruz and Tabasco.
Protesters are demanding faster action from the government after weeks of controversy over how the spill has been handled. Local and international groups, including Oceana and Greenpeace Mexico, say the slick has killed sea turtles, a manatee, and various fish species, while around 17 reefs have been damaged.
Mexican authorities confirmed at least six species, including birds and fish, have been contaminated so far. Despite this, officials have ruled out “severe environmental damage,” a stance that has fueled public anger.
The oil slick is believed to come from three sources: an unidentified vessel off the port of Coatzacoalcos, a geological site known locally as a “chapopotera” nearby, and a natural leak in the Bay of Campeche. Officials say the natural seeps have increased in flow over the past month.
Protesters are calling on the government to act faster to contain it, communicate openly with affected communities, and repair damage to marine and coastal ecosystems.
Greenpeace Mexico described the Gulf as a “sacrifice zone for the oil industry” and warned that delayed action could have long-term consequences for both wildlife and local livelihoods.
The government said on Saturday (4 April) it had removed 894.2 metric tonnes of hydrocarbons, including 40.6 tonnes recovered at sea. Authorities have conducted patrols along more than 630 km of coastline, including sea and air operations, and installed 2,000 metres of containment barriers.
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