In 1980 half of all the industrial jobs in Mexico were located in Mexico City. Under relentless growth, the Mexico City government could barely keep up with services. Villagers from the countryside who continued to pour into the city to escape poverty only compounded the city's problems. With no housing available, they took over lands surrounding the city, creating huge shantytowns that extended for many miles. This caused serious air pollution in Mexico City and water pollution problems, as well as subsidence due to overextraction of groundwater. Air and water pollution has been contained and improved in several areas due to government programs, the renovation of vehicles and the modernization of public transportation.
What did the countryside workers make to live in? 
shantytowns
With no housing available, they took over lands surrounding the city, creating huge shantytowns that extended for many miles.
With no housing available, they took over lands surrounding the city, creating huge shantytowns that extended for many miles.
What did the countryside workers make to live in? 