Protesters Win Repeal of Water Privatization in Baja California

Protestors win repeal of water and gas privatization in Baja California. “Meanwhile, protesters are blocking state facilities in the state capital to demand the resignation of the local president and the deputies who voted in favor of the water law. They also demanded the state eliminate the gas tax and immediately pay salaries and benefits kept from state employees.” The repealed law “also regulated the installation of desalination plants through public-private partnerships (PPPs) as an alternative to solve the shortage issues in Baja California.” [La Jornada 18 January 2017]