In Mexico, a once glittering lake is being sucked dry by development, drought and lawlessness
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The banks of the Miguel Aleman dam lie exposed due to low water levels in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
The banks of the Miguel Aleman dam lie exposed due to low water levels in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A flock of birds flies along the exposed banks of the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
An angler fishes in the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Boats sits on the exposed banks of the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A boat sits on the exposed banks of the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
A dog stands on cracked, exposed banks of the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Birds perch on a moored boat on the Miguel Aleman dam in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
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The banks of the Miguel Aleman dam lie exposed due to low water levels in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Thursday, March 14, 2024. According to Mexicos National Water Commission, Valle de Bravos reservoir has fallen to 29% of its capacity a historical low -- compared to one year ago when it was at 52%, while the country endures a drought and has imposed restrictions on water taken from the system. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
