Aramco sponsors World Cup amidst health crisis in Port Arthur, Texas
Aramco's sponsorship of the World Cup contrasts sharply with the struggles of Port Arthur, Texas, where residents face severe health issues linked to the nearby Motiva oil refinery. With cancer rates 40% higher than the state average, community members describe their lives as suffocating in a 'hellhole.' The city's median income is notably low, intensifying local despair.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 13:20 UTC
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