Is it OK to flush toilet paper in Mexico?

In Mexico, it is generally not recommended to flush toilet paper in the toilet due to the plumbing systems in many areas. The plumbing infrastructure in Mexico, especially in older or rural areas, may not be designed to handle toilet paper in the same way as in some other countries.



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