Mexico May Seek $20 Million From BP To Monitor Gulf Spill, Prevent Pollution

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Mexico's environment minister June 17 said Mexico may request $20 million from BP Pic to monitor the continuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and to help prevent oil from reaching Mexican waters after southward currents begin in November or December.rnMexico could either request funding from the company, perhaps through the $20 billion escrow fund set up to pay damage claims in the United States, or the president's office could decide to bring a lawsuit against BP, Environment Minister Juan Rafael Elvira said in a ministry statement. Elvira said in early May that Mexico might sue for damages once the environmental impact from the spill is assessed.