**Electrical Infrastructure Challenges in Baja California Sur Schools**
Schools across Baja California Sur are grappling with significant delays in electrical infrastructure, a situation that has had the most pronounced impact in areas such as the Los Cabos municipality. Alicia Meza Osuna, Secretary of Public Education in the region, has acknowledged that many educational institutions are experiencing a lag of up to two years. This delay arises mainly from difficulties in procuring essential equipment, like transformers, which often cannot be sourced locally and depend on the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to fulfill orders.
Meza Osuna pointed out that the CFE lacks a sufficient number of inspectors to promptly assess and address the electrical conditions in the schools. “Indeed, we are experiencing a two-year delay not only for the school in Vizcaíno but for other schools as well. Priority is sometimes given to larger schools with a higher student population,” she explained.
In Los Cabos, specifically at Technical Secondary School #14, classes were halted due to complications brought on by the absence of a necessary transformer. Frustrated parents addressed a banner to the state governor, Víctor Castro Cosío, demanding a swift resolution, emphasizing that bureaucratic processes had left their children unable to study in optimal conditions for over a month.
In response, Alicia Meza has appealed for patience from school communities, ensuring that all requests for infrastructure upgrades are being processed. “We’re handling the necessary proceedings, but it’s not a fast process. Schools need transformers that aren’t readily available and need to be special-ordered. Repairs aren’t completed quickly,” she noted.
Governor Castro has acknowledged the problem as part of a larger issue that requires considerable investment in school infrastructure. He expressed commitment to addressing these concerns during the tenure of President Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting the need for significant financial input to enhance the deteriorating infrastructure.
**Secondary Article: Ongoing Educational Infrastructure Developments in Baja California**
In ongoing efforts to improve educational infrastructure, there have been proposals for increased investment in Baja California Sur schools. According to recent local government announcements, there is a plan to prioritize institutions that require immediate attention due to electrical failures, with a focus on ensuring necessary equipment is available.
Efforts to coordinate between state education departments and the Federal Electricity Commission aim to expedite the process of acquiring the transformers and other electrical components schools desperately need. Additionally, educational authorities are exploring partnerships with private sectors to develop innovative solutions for more sustainable energy distribution in schools.
Furthermore, the governor has initiated discussions with community leaders and stakeholders to create strategic frameworks for long-term infrastructure improvements. This measure is intended to both address current deficiencies and prevent future logistical setbacks, ensuring educational facilities are adequately supported to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
As these plans roll out, the emphasis remains on transparent communication with the affected schools and communities, keeping them informed of progress and involving them in decision-making processes whenever possible.