Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico

In Mexico's drought-hit Querétaro, data centres are booming, attracting major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon. These warehouse-like buildings house computer servers that require massive quantities of water for cooling. Concerns are rising over the water consumption in a region facing water scarcity, with activists like Teresa Roldán calling for more transparency and prioritization of water for citizens over private industries. Data centres in Querétaro are under scrutiny as the state grapples with water access and usage issues amidst an expanding tech industry.