Key Infrastructure Projects Inaugurated in San Luis Potosí
On a recent visit, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and San Luis Potosí Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona inaugurated vital infrastructure projects aimed at advancing healthcare and energy sovereignty in the state.
Hospital de Rioverde Upgrades
The new tower for medical imaging, laboratory, and hemodialysis unit at the Hospital General de Rioverde was consolidated during the inauguration. This development is expected to significantly improve healthcare services for the local population.
Governor Gallardo Cardona expressed gratitude for the continuous support from both the state and federal governments, stating that these projects aim to make healthcare a right for all, rather than a privilege for the few. He acknowledged that decades of neglect are now being addressed through these collaborative efforts.
Villa de Reyes Power Plant
In Villa de Reyes, the President and Governor inaugurated the Ciclo Combinado (combined cycle) power plant operated by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). This $350 million investment will benefit over 2.4 million people, contributing to Mexico’s energy sovereignty.
Additional Investments and Future Plans
President Sheinbaum Pardo announced an additional investment of 200 million pesos to ensure all operating rooms are equipped with modern medical technology. Furthermore, she mentioned that a study is underway to assess the rehabilitation or construction of a new hospital in Ciudad Valles.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who were present at the inauguration? Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and San Luis Potosí Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona.
- What projects were inaugurated? The new medical imaging tower, laboratory, and hemodialysis unit at the Hospital General de Rioverde, as well as the Ciclo Combinado power plant in Villa de Reyes.
- What is the significance of these projects? These projects aim to improve healthcare services and energy sovereignty in San Luis Potosí, making essential resources more accessible to the local population.
- What additional investments were announced? An extra 200 million pesos investment for equipping operating rooms in hospitals across the state.
- What future plans are under consideration? A study is being conducted to evaluate the rehabilitation or construction of a new hospital in Ciudad Valles.
