Protestan contra alza de combustibles en México

In Mexico, protests erupted due to a significant increase in fuel prices, which rose by up to 20% at the start of the new year. The Mexican government explained that the price liberation was planned long ago but coincided with rising international oil prices. This change is part of a broader energy sector reform initiated by President Enrique Peña Nieto to end the state monopoly and allow private investment. In the upcoming phase, other companies will be permitted to import and distribute gasoline, reducing Pemex's control over the distribution chain.

What was the main reason for the protests in Mexico at the start of the new year?

• Natural disasters

• Introduction of new taxes

• Increase in fuel prices

• Political reforms

What did the Mexican government say about the timing of the fuel price liberalization?

• It was a response to public demand

• It was planned long ago but coincided with rising oil prices

• It was due to international pressure

• It was a sudden decision

What was one of the goals of the energy sector reform approved by President Enrique Peña Nieto?

• To increase state control over oil

• To allow private investment

• To reduce fuel prices

• To nationalize foreign oil companies

What change is expected in the fuel distribution sector as part of the reform?

• Fuel prices will be fixed by the government

• Other companies will be allowed to import and distribute gasoline

• Gasoline will be imported exclusively from the USA

• Pemex will expand its operations

What was Pemex's role in the fuel distribution chain before the reform?

• It was one of many distributors

• It only imported gasoline

• It was responsible for setting fuel prices

• It had a monopoly over the distribution chain