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The Ascenty 2 data centre in Querétaro used by Microsoft in La Esperanza, Querétaro. July 27, 2025. Miguel Tovar/ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ
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Resistance blooms in Mexico's data centre valley

Homemaker Rita Zeferino lives in Mexico's semi-desert state of Querétaro, where a data centre boom promoted by the government has left residents facing strict water rationing and power cuts.

The state is prone to drought, and residents say the needs of data centres are worsening water shortages and straining the electricity grid.


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