There is much more contamination now because of new acid-based mining in the area. It produces bad odors and gases. At Ejido San Pedro there are only about 50-70 ejidatarios left. Many are selling their lands. Article 27 is really affecting the ejidos in the area.
Rich owners come and fence areas with water.
The ejidatarios are left without water and are being forced to sell their land cheaply. Ejido Morales was destroyed by the reforms. The rural way of life was also destroyed. People are rapidly leaving this ejido because of the lack of infrastructure. The high cost of electricity is an important concern for ejidatarios.