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Mexico to raise climate emissions target for first time since 2016

FILE PHOTO: Gas flaring is seen at Mexico's state-run oil monopoly Pemex platform "Ku Maloob Zaap" in the Northeast Marine Region of Pemex Exploration and Production in the Bay of Campeche April 19, 2013. Picture taken April 19, 2013. REUTERS/Victor Ruiz Garcia/File Photo/File Photo

Mexico will raise its target to unconditionally cut greenhouse gas emissions to 30% below usual levels by 2030 at this year's COP27 U.N. climate summit, its environment ministry said in a statement Tuesday, lifting its previous target of 22%.

Latin America's second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter will also raise its target for conditional emission cuts - a goal dependent on external support - to 40% from 36%.

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