**Infrastructure Investment: The Central Goal of CESPM for 2025**
The Director of the State Commission of Public Services of Mexicali (CESPM), Armando Carrazco, presented the revenue bill at the Baja California Congress, revealing a commitment to investing over 300 million pesos in infrastructure during the 2025 fiscal year. CESPM targets enhancing the city’s water network infrastructure, without increasing residential consumption rates.
Part of this strategy involves installing water flow restrictors in homes that fall behind on bill payments. Over 10,000 restrictors have already been implemented to help with billing compliance, similar to the past year.
For the upcoming year, the focus is on expanding both the potable water network and the stormwater drainage system. Currently, Mexicali’s sanitary drainage coverage is at 90%, and efforts are underway to extend this further. Carrazco also addressed the persistent water leakage at the intersection of Calzada Independencia and Calzada de los Presidentes, acknowledging the issue but assuring it is controlled.
**Additional Developments in Baja California**
On December 9, 2024, several key events unfolded in Baja California, echoing the region’s dynamic political and social scene.
1. **Federal Representative Assault**: A federal congressman from Veracruz was attacked, sustaining a gunshot wound to the head. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns affecting political figures in Mexico.
2. **Migration Crisis**: U.S. authorities apprehended five Guatemalan individuals believed to be involved in the tragic death of 53 migrants in Chiapas in 2021. This operation underscores ongoing cross-border efforts to tackle human trafficking.
3. **Cultural Showcase**: For the first time, the theatrical production “Perfume de Gardenia” debuted in Baja California, expanding the state’s cultural offerings and attracting a diverse audience.
4. **Environmental Concerns**: Criticism arose from environmental groups labeling the Baja California Marathon’s continuation amid an environmental contingency as negligence. This has sparked discussions on prioritizing environmental health in public events.
These stories, among others, reflect the vibrant tapestry of news and developments in Baja California as the state navigates various social, political, and environmental challenges.