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Ghost Oil Town The town of Coatzacoalcos, on the coast of Mexico's Veracruz state, grew because of oil, but is now, in parts, a ghost town because of its dwindling importance and lack of investment.
The area suffers around 100 oil spills a year which have seriously affected local fisherman. Outlook hears from fishermen and other residents about the impact of oil and its aftermath on their lives and livelihoods.
First broadcast: Wednesday, 15 February, 2006 at 1206 GMT |
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