Authorities Uncover 66 Cases of Fuel Smuggling, Seizing 3.48 Million Liters

Authorities in Mexico have uncovered 66 cases of fuel smuggling, seizing 3.48 million liters of illegal hydrocarbons, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating huachicol operations under both Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Claudia Sheinbaums administrations.

• The Agency Nacional de Aduanas de México has identified 66 cases of fuel smuggling involving 3.48 million liters of illegal gasoline during the current administration.
• This crackdown on huachicol operations reflects ongoing efforts to combat fuel theft that have persisted throughout the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
• The seizures of illegal hydrocarbons are significant in light of the impact on the Mexican peso and the broader oil market, emphasizing the need for enhanced customs regulations.