During a morning press conference in Mexico, journalist Vanessa Hauc from the Telemundo network confronted President Andrés Manuel López Obrador about water shortages in certain regions. With data from the National Water Commission, Hauc questioned the president about the lack of access to water in some Mexican households.
Unable to provide a satisfactory answer, President López Obrador appeared uncomfortable and resorted to attacking the journalist, asking for a “more careful review” of her information. However, Hauc stood her ground, stating that the data came from the government itself and pointed out that three out of ten homes in Mexico do not have access to water.
As the discussion continued, López Obrador struggled to address the issue, falling back on generalizations and claiming to have different information. Despite Hauc’s persistence and demand for respect for her profession, the president continued to deflect, eventually relying on an advisor to present information about hydraulic projects.
In the end, López Obrador attempted to diffuse the tension by stating that he respected Hauc’s viewpoint but reiterated that he had alternative information. The exchange highlighted the challenges Mexico faces in providing water to all its citizens and underscored the importance of objective journalism in holding leaders accountable.