A popular lake in central Mexico, Lake Patzcuaro, located in the western state of Michoacán, is facing a significant threat due to a combination of environmental factors. The lake, a major tourist destination known for its Day of the Dead festivities, has lost more than half of its volume as reported by CNN affiliate Televisa.
The local government of Patzcuaro has identified drought, deforestation, and the illicit extraction of water as the primary causes of the lake's decline. A new committee established in April has been working to combat water theft, successfully preventing the illegal extraction of 600,000 liters of water per day.
