López Obrador after the Pemex pipeline explosion: "We must put an end to fuel theft.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador arrived early Saturday morning in the town of Tlahuelilpan (Hidalgo), epicenter of the explosion of a Pemex oil pipeline on January 18, which left 21 people dead and 71 injured.

According to ExcelsiorLopez obrador offered his condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the importance of eradicate fuel theftThis explosion and another one that occurred minutes later in the municipality of San Juan del Río, in the state of Querétaro, are attributed to the practice.

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We must put an end to this practice that led to the tragedy, which is not only in this municipality or this state; unfortunately, it is a practice that has led to the tragedy. was taking root"he assured.

The Mexican president reiterated that he is going to "continue" with the strategy He made it clear that surveillance will be improved in the areas most vulnerable to this activity.

"People were left without options, without alternatives, and they were pushed to carry out these activities, with all the risks involved; therefore, rather than stopping the strategy, the fight against illegality and fuel theft will be strengthened," he emphasized.