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Ms. Sánchez, 48, who lives near the dam in Santa Ana Ahuehuepan, said, "So many people are getting sick now. You have it, but so does the neighbor."
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Leticia Sánchez González, 48, a resident of Santa Ana Ahuehuepan, stated that many people are getting sick, including her neighbors.
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Leticia Sánchez González
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Leticia S\u00e1nchez Gonz\u00e1lez",
    "location": "Santa Ana Ahuehuepan"
}
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Health Community Attributed Statement
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October 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
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.

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