VOICED : Protestas en Mexico continuan por alza de combustible

Mexicans protested against a 20% increase in gasoline prices, which contradicted the government's 2015 promise of lower fuel costs following energy reforms. Despite public discontent and roadblocks, the government insisted on maintaining the price hike, attributing it to international oil prices and energy reform policies rather than tax adjustments.

What action did Mexicans take to express their discontent with the fuel price increase?

• They symbolically closed fuel stations.

• They boycotted public transportation.

• They filed a lawsuit against the government.

• They organized a nationwide strike.

What was the government's promise regarding fuel prices with the 2015 energy reform?

• To maintain current prices.

• To increase prices gradually.

• To lower fuel prices.

• To eliminate fuel taxes.

By how much did the price of diesel increase?

• 16.5%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

What reason did the government give for the fuel price increase?

• An increase in fuel taxes.

• A shortage of fuel supply.

• The energy reform and international oil prices.

• A new environmental policy.

What did the Ministry of Finance say about the cause of the price increase?

• It was due to increased demand for fuel.

• It was caused by a decrease in oil production.

• It was a result of international oil price adjustments.

• It was due to a new tax policy.