**Federation Allocates Over 100 Million Pesos in Water Subsidies for Baja California**
The federal government has announced plans to allocate over 100 million pesos in water subsidies for Baja California as part of the 2025 fiscal year budget. This funding is earmarked to support water management and agricultural applications in the region. The budget, which was recently presented to the Union Congress, shows an increase of approximately 3.9 million pesos from the previous fiscal year.
Under the proposed budget, Baja California will receive 106 million 819 thousand 018 pesos in two types of water-related subsidies. The “Water and Potable Water Administration” will see a subsidy of 68 million 166 thousand 806 pesos, while 38 million 652 thousand 212 pesos will be allocated for “Hydroagricultural” purposes. These increases reflect a total growth of nearly 4 million pesos compared to last year’s budget, which set aside 102 million 858 thousand 949 pesos.
In addition to these subsidies, the federal government has also dedicated 34.6 million pesos to “Agri-Food Sanitation and Safety,” marking an increase from the previous allocation of 33.2 million pesos. Alongside this, a massive 2,057 million 536 thousand 495 pesos is designated for “State Decentralized Agencies” in Baja California, identical to last year’s figures. These funds are contingent on state contributions as part of their allocated budgets.
Overall, the national expenditure anticipated in the 2025 budget is 9 trillion 302 billion 015 million 800 thousand pesos, reflecting an increase of 235 billion 970 million from last year’s proposal. Additionally, the state plans to inject 2 billion pesos in federal resources into water projects, particularly targeting the Mexicali Valley area.
**Secondary Article: Rising Gas Prices and Economic Outlook in Baja California**
As Baja California gears up for the influx of federal subsidies, residents are facing economic challenges, including fluctuating gas prices. Over the past year, the cost of LP gas has soared by nearly 100 pesos, a concern for many local households. Despite these increases, the price of gasoline in Tijuana is expected to remain stable until the year’s end.
Housing prices are another area of concern for locals. There are no immediate expectations for a decrease in real estate costs in Tijuana as the new year approaches. Similarly, other consumer prices have shown no signs of decline, contributing to the ongoing challenges faced by residents in managing living expenses.
On the environmental front, Tijuana’s weather forecast predicts mostly clear skies with a maximum temperature of 19°C expected on Sunday. These conditions offer some reprieve amidst the economic pressures, but the need for targeted economic strategies remains crucial for the short to medium-term future of Baja California.