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Protests continue for the second week in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, over water shortages and widespread

Water scarcity in Mexico — Protests continue for the second week in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, over water shortages and widespread contamination. A study in June found that at least 93% of households' wat

Published October 18, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Water scarcity in Mexico.

Protests continue for the second week in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, over water shortages and widespread contamination. A study in June found that at least 93% of households' water systems contained no residual chlorine, but had elevated levels of lead, mercury, nitrates, and E. coli . [https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/worsening-water-crisis-sparks-protests-mexicos-guadalajara-2026-10-16/ (Reuters)] [https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/violence-erupts-at-second-guadalajara-water-protest-in-mexico-3230624?s=3 ( Türkiye )]

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