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Daniela Álvarez said, "We’ve normalized the pollution, the bad air and the bad water. But normalizing a plague is going too far. We shouldn’t have to teach our kids that this is normal."
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Daniela Álvarez stated that residents have normalized pollution, bad air, and bad water, but normalizing a plague is unacceptable.
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Daniela Álvarez
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    "person": "Daniela \u00c1lvarez"
}
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October 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM (1 week ago)
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October 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM (1 week ago)

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Locals Call It the World’s Largest Cesspool, and Blame It for Surging Cancer
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/world/americas/mexico-city-endho-dam.html

For decades, Mexican authorities have diverted Mexico City's waste into the Endhó Dam, transforming it into what locals call the world's largest cesspool. This environmental sacrifice zone is now linked to surging cancer rates and other health crises in surrounding communities.

Environmental Pollution Public Health Cancer Mexico Wastewater Management Environmental Justice Water Contamination

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