Illegal pipeline taps double in Mexico
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 14:31
in Mathematics & Economics
(AP)—The number of illegal taps drilled into Mexican oil and gas pipelines to steal fuel has doubled so far in 2013, one of the few crime-related statistics the administration of new President Enrique Pena Nieto says has grown since he took office in December. Authorities said Tuesday the reason for the reported rise remains unclear.