What was the confirmed cause of the February Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to Mexican officials and Pemex?

The February Gulf of Mexico oil spill was caused by a leak near the Abkatun field operated by state-owned Pemex, as confirmed by Pemex CEO Victor Rodriguez and the Mexican government; Rodriguez stated it involved an oil pipeline leak and unauthorized repairs that leadership had not been informed about.

What accountability measures and operational changes did Pemex announce following the spill?

Pemex announced that several executives would leave their posts due to the incident, and CEO Victor Rodriguez vowed to overhaul internal protocols to ensure faster official notification of spills, improved assessment of spill size and environmental damage, and more effective cleanup response.

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Pemex CEO Victor Rodriguez confirmed a pipeline leak near its Abkatun field caused the February Gulf of Mexico oil spill, leading to executive departures and protocol overhauls. The incident contaminated local beaches and threatened marine life used for fishing and shrimp farming.

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