Mexico investigating contamination from SpaceX explosion debris
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she was exploring legal repercussions for Elon Musk’s SpaceX company after a rocket explosion scattered waste across the country. 

“There is indeed contamination,” the leader said during a Wednesday press conference, pledging to file “necessary lawsuits” in international court.

Sheinbaum said Mexico is launching a general review of the damage and its impact. 

Gov. Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas, where shards landed, urged the country to also investigate whether SpaceX was complying with regulations regarding Musk’s project’s proximity to population centers after a May 27 failed launch left ruins in the state, according to The Associated Press.

SpaceX did not immediately respond to The Hill’s request for comment.

“Just a scratch,” Musk posted to X after the unsuccessful June takeoff without directly acknowledging the incident.

His officials also allege there were no hazards from debris.

“Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials,” SpaceX wrote on X.

“There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, and we ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area while safing operations continue,” it added.

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