Workers at the Olmeca oil refinery of the company Petroleos de Mexico (PEMEX) head to work inside the refinery on May 21, 2024 in Paraiso, Tabasco state, Mexico. While the north of Mexico is home to industrial hubs closely linked to the neighboring United States, the world's largest economy, the south has historically lagged behind economically, prompting Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to pursue economic development projects for the region. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)