**Zahorí Accused of Operating Sealed Equipment Despite Environmental Sanctions**
Zahorí, a company recently fined 1.2 million pesos for breaching environmental regulations, is again in the spotlight. Workers have anonymously reported that the company continues to operate equipment that had been officially sealed by the State’s Environmental Protection Agency (SPA). The whistleblowers detailed that the company conducts operations in restricted areas, especially during nights and weekends, thereby circumventing inspections by the SPA and the local fire department. Images accompanying the complaints visibly display operational equipment alongside state-placed closure notices.
Since 2020, Zahorí has faced five penalties for non-compliance with environmental laws. This latest violation, resulting in the highest fine to date, may lead to even stricter penalties as the SPA continues its investigation into these alleged repeat offenses.
**Related News: Concerns Over Enforcement of Environmental Regulations**
New reports have surfaced highlighting similar cases concerning environmental regulation enforcement. An article from a local publication indicates a rising trend in companies disregarding environmental laws, often taking advantage of weekends and nights to conduct unauthorized operations. Experts suggest this behavior points to a broader issue of ineffective enforcement and call for more rigorous inspections outside of regular working hours. This revelation underscores the need for enhanced efforts by environmental agencies to uphold regulations and ensure accountability.
As attention continues to focus on cases like Zahorí’s, both officials and environmental advocates emphasize the urgent necessity of reinforcing compliance standards to protect natural resources and public health.