April 9 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signaled a major shift in the country's energy policy aimed at reducing its dependence on natural gas imports from the United States, including a possible reopening of hydraulic fracturing under stricter controls.
"Mexico must guarantee its sovereignty. And a fundamental part of sovereignty is energy sovereignty," Sheinbaum said Thursday during a press conference.
The president said her administration is exploring new domestic production pathways, including using fracking, a technique she previously opposed due to environmental concerns.
Sheinbaum described the move as a "responsible decision" to be carried out under "strict scientific oversight" with the support of a specialized committee.
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