The BP oil spill.
British Petroleum's oil spill.
A massive earthquake, in September 19, 1985.
It's different from US's.
It happened in Mexico.
People and Power - 2007 Mexico's Next Oil Disaster was released on: USA: 13 April 2011
One significant catastrophic event affecting the ocean is the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This disaster released approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil into the sea, causing extensive damage to marine ecosystems, wildlife, and local economies. The spill resulted in long-term ecological consequences, including the degradation of habitats and the death of numerous marine species. Efforts to clean up and restore the affected areas are ongoing, highlighting the lasting impact of such environmental disasters.
Earthquakes and volcano eruptions.
A large population composed of Mexicans
The Olympics in Mexico happened in 1968.
Alliance for Mexico happened in 2006.
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Although Mexico is slightly more developed than China (GDP per capita of 18,900 in Mexico vs. 15,400 in China), it has a lower ecological footprint because China has focused its development in heavy industries like cement and steel, while Mexico has transitioned directly to a services-oriented economy, where the most important "industries" include tourism and retail. This has resulted in an ecological footprint of 2.89 hectares (7.14 acres) in Mexico vs. 3.38 hectares (8.35 acres) for China.