They steal water in Ecatepec right under the police's noses!

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Alejandro León

Ecatepec, Mexico (April 28, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

Water truck operators are disrupting Ecatepec's water infrastructure to steal and sell water, a practice they carry out in the face of police. Credit: Special

NOT SUITABLE. Joaquín Palacios shows the color of the water that comes through the public network and must pay for the service.

NOT SUITABLE. Joaquín Palacios shows the color of the water that comes through the public network, and he must pay for the service. Credit: Alejandro León

One of the wells that should have been shut down due to a lack of quality certification, yet continues to operate. Credit: Alejandro León

Every day, dozens of tanker and trailer operators illegally invade Ecatepec's water infrastructure , in the presence of municipal police, to steal and sell it.