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Greenpeace Mexico v. Ministry of Energy and Others

Status: Pending
Case Categories:
  • Suits against governments
    • Human Rights
Jurisdictions:
  • Mexico
    • District Court in Administrative Matters
Principal Laws:
  • Mexico
    • Electricity Industry Law
  • Mexico
    • Constitution
Summary:

On August 20, 2020, Greenpeace Mexico filed a complaint in the District Court in Mexico City against Mexico's new Energy Sector Program for 2020-2024. The Program was finalized on July 8, 2020. The complaint alleges that the Program violates human rights -- including the right to a healthy environment and right of access to electricity based on renewable sources -- by promoting fossil fuel use at the expense of investments in renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and adaptation. On September 21 the Court stayed the Program pending resolution of the case.

At Issue: Whether Mexico's energy sector policy violates human rights by promoting fossil fuels at the expense of renewables
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
08/20/2020 Complaint Download In Spanish

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