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PepsiCo Mexico denies extortion link to Matamoros plant fire, reports no prior threats
🇲🇽 Mexico /Crime & Justice

PepsiCo Mexico denies extortion link to Matamoros plant fire, reports no prior threats

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PepsiCo Mexico stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of a fire at its Matamoros plant.
  • The company denied reports that the fire was caused by extortion attempts from criminal groups, confirming no prior threats were received.
  • No employees were injured or killed in the incident, and PepsiCo reiterated its commitment to its workers and its presence in Tamaulipas.

A fire at PepsiCo's Matamoros plant in Tamaulipas has prompted the company to deny any links to extortion or criminal activity. Social media rumors suggested the blaze was a result of the company refusing to pay off criminal groups.

PepsiCo Mexico issued a statement confirming that no employees were injured or killed in the incident. The company is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the fire, which completely destroyed 40 Sabritas delivery trucks stored in a warehouse. The company explicitly stated that, at this time, they have not identified any prior threats or extortion attempts preceding the event.

Despite the incident, PepsiCo Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of its employees and the community. The company also stressed its continued presence in the state of Tamaulipas.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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