Overview
- Federal authorities say 94.7 tonnes of hydrocarbon residues have been removed from beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco, with shoreline cleanup reported 88% complete.
- The Navy activated the National Contingency Plan on March 14 and declared the initial marine plume contained and cleaned by March 16, with no residues now detected in that area.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the spill did not originate from Pemex and indicated a private vessel is under investigation, while agencies have not formally identified the source.
- Pemex is assisting onshore cleanup with multiple organized crews at sites including Jicacal, Playa Linda, Barrillas and Laguna del Ostión, following March 18 collections of about 80 kg at Mata de Uva and El Zapote.
- Onshore work in Tabasco remains paused due to heavy rains from cold front No. 41, with operations to resume once weather conditions improve and legal accountability to follow once the source is confirmed.