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Mexico blames Gulf oil slick on illegal dumping

Mexican authorities say a ship's illegal dumping caused an oil slick stretching across hundreds of kilometers of Gulf coastline, with natural seepage making the impact worse.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Mexican authorities said an oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico affecting hundreds of kilometers of coastline was caused by illegal dumping from a ship. Officials added that the situation was exacerbated by seepage from natural sources.