Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves Mar 26, 2026 · Fabiola Sánchez · washingtontimes.com read more » An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread more than 600 kilometers (373 miles), including to seven nature reserves, and originated from a vessel yet to be identified and two "natural seepages," Mexican authorities announced Thursday. Read more »