**Primary Article: 90% of Act 330 Funds for Farmers Rejected**
In a recent development, it has been announced that 90% of the funds from Act 330 will not be allocated to the farmers of Mexicali, contrary to their requests. Francisco Alberto Bernal Rodríguez, head of the National Water Commission (Conagua) in Baja California, declared that it is not feasible to meet the demands of the agricultural producers, who had hoped to utilize the majority of the $60 million from the agreement for land rest.
The farmers argued that the significant portion of the funds should go to them as they wouldn’t be able to generate revenue during the resting period of their lands, suggesting that the remaining 10% could be directed toward hydraulic works. However, Bernal Rodríguez clarified that the funds will be distributed in a 70/30 split—70% for infrastructure projects and 30% for the farmers.
He emphasized that the objectives of Act 330, as outlined by the International Boundary and Water Commission (CILA), revolve around infrastructure development and improvement, not aligning with the farmers’ proposed 90/10 fund allocation.
The plan entails a temporary cessation of cultivation over approximately 44,000 hectares during the three-year term of Act 330. The compensation for farmers who halt production would be around 7,000 pesos per hectare per season, but Bernal Rodríguez stressed that the main aim is conservation works, not stopping farming altogether.
**Secondary Article: Sheinbaum Opposes Potential U.S. Military Intervention to Combat Drug Trade in Mexico**
In other news, Claudia Sheinbaum, a prominent Mexican political figure, has stood firmly against the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Mexico to tackle drug trafficking. Sheinbaum argues that such measures would infringe on Mexico’s sovereignty and lacks justification. This debate arises amidst ongoing discussions about intensifying strategies to battle drug cartels in the region. The issue of international military involvement has stirred varied opinions among Mexican politicians, with many advocating for localized solutions and enforcement to address the country’s drug-related challenges.