Mexico City's extreme air pollution, in photos

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Mexico City's extreme air pollution, in photos
By Rafael Romo, Senior Latin American Affairs Editor

 (CNN)A thick, black layer has been hovering over Mexico City for days.

On Thursday, the city's elementary schools were ordered closed and drivers told to stay off the roads in the Mexican capital due to poor air quality. Authorities have also recommended that residents avoid exercising outdoors.

That followed city officials' declaration on Tuesday of an environmental emergency, due to severe air pollution exacerbated by wildfires.


General view showing the air pollution in Mexico City on May 14, 2019.

Read more at: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/17/americas/mexico-city-pollution-in-photos-intl/index.html