Farmers Protests

Mexican deputies approve water law reform amid protests

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The Chamber of Deputies approved the reform to the National Waters Law in general with 328 votes in favor, despite protests from farmers who blocked highways and demanded dialogue. The initiative, pushed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, prioritizes the human right to water and bans its hoarding, with penalties of up to eight years in prison for water crimes. The Senate is set to vote on it this Thursday.