The richest man in Mexico has met with Pemex executives to evaluate the viability of the Lakach field. The field, discovered in 2006 by the oil company, has seen its development slowed down on at least two occasions, due to its low profitability compared to the large exploitation costs.
Slim has been participating in the Zama, Ichalkil and Pokoch oil fields. Through his companies, López Obrador has been on the rise in the last stretch of the Government.