New Hydrocarbon Spill in Coatzacoalcos River Affects 800 Fishermen in Minatitlán

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At least 800 fishermen from the seven existing cooperative fishing societies have suffered from this spill Monday, May 12, 2025 Monday, May 12, 2025 Municipalities Puebla Report effects from the spill of hydrocarbon in the river Coatzacoalcos Nación Minatitlán, Ver.- In the municipality of Minatitlán, Veracruz, a new hydrocarbon spill was reported, a situation that is significantly affecting the ecosystem of the region.

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During this weekend, a new hydrocarbon spill was recorded during the early hours of last Friday, May 9, on the banks of the Coatzacoalcos River, leaving serious impacts among fishermen, ranchers and merchants, in the southern part of the state of Veracruz. They reported a strong smell of gasoline from early hours. They are at least 800 fishermen, grouped in seven cooperatives, who are being affected by pollution. This is indicated by the fishing…