Mexico Cleans up 889 Tons of Oil Spill Pollution in Gulf

Mexican authorities have collected 889.4 tons of pollutants following a major oil spill that has affected Gulf of Mexico coastlines for weeks, as large-scale cleanup operations continue across multiple states.

In a joint statement, government agencies, including the navy, environment, energy, and science ministries, along with state oil company Pemex, said cleanup efforts have covered 48 beaches in Veracruz, Tabasco, and Campeche.

Officials confirmed that 32 beaches have been fully cleared of contamination, while 16 others still show limited pollution, with ongoing efforts to contain and eliminate remaining النفط traces.

More than 3,100 personnel from federal and local agencies are involved in the response, supported by advanced maritime and aerial equipment, including vessels, drones, and floating barriers designed to contain oil slicks.

Authorities have also conducted hundreds of field inspections along more than 630 kilometers of coastline, alongside continuous monitoring of ocean currents and weather conditions to ensure the effectiveness of cleanup operations.

Pemex has mobilized hundreds of workers, supported by local fishermen and residents, as part of a broader response to mitigate environmental damage.

The spill, linked to illegal discharge from a vessel as well as natural oil seepage, has raised environmental concerns since early this year, prompting calls for greater transparency and faster response measures.

The first signs of contamination were detected on March 18 across several beaches, with affected communities describing the incident as an ongoing environmental disaster.