Background on Governor Rubén Rocha Moya
Rubén Rocha Moya, the current governor of Sinaloa, Mexico, has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in various regions of his state. His recent visit to El Salado, a sindicatura (municipality) in Culiacán, exemplifies this dedication.
Infrastructure Investment and Community Engagement
On May 21, 2025, Governor Rocha inaugurated a package of urban infrastructure projects worth over 24 million pesos in El Salado. The projects include the construction of six streets, expansion of electrical infrastructure, and delivery of 20 housing actions.
Key Project Details
- Construction of six streets in El Salado, including two additional streets to be paved in the future.
- Expansion of electrical infrastructure.
- Delivery of 20 housing actions, consisting of plot-of-land allocations for families in both the sindicatura’s headquarters and surrounding comisarías (neighborhoods).
Addressing Community Needs
During his visit, Governor Rocha met with El Salado’s residents, represented by their síndico (mayor), Adán Agustín López Imperial. The síndico requested the construction of a water treatment plant to address ongoing water scarcity issues. In response, Rocha instructed the Secretary of Obras (Public Works), Raúl Francisco Montero Zamudio, to initiate the 60 million peso project’s licitation.
Future Plans
Rocha emphasized his commitment to ensuring that infrastructure projects benefit the community, stating, “We want the works to serve the people… El Salado is a large population; we won’t neglect it. It’s a commitment to the síndico and to you; we will start launching the licitation right away so that this plant is resolved.”
Additional Investments and Collaboration
The housing actions, valued at 3,726,332 pesos, were distributed among 20 families in both the sindicatura’s headquarters and neighboring comisarías. The six-street project cost 18,611,812 pesos, while the electrical infrastructure expansion cost 1,749,703 pesos. These investments totaled 24,087,848 pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment in the El Salado infrastructure projects? The total investment for these projects is 24,087,848 pesos.
- What specific projects were announced during Governor Rocha’s visit? The projects included the construction of six streets, expansion of electrical infrastructure, and delivery of 20 housing actions.
- What is the cost and timeline for the water treatment plant? The water treatment plant project will cost 60 million pesos, and its construction will begin following the licitation process initiated by Governor Rocha.
- Who accompanied Governor Rocha during the visit? The director of ISIFE, Hugo Echave Meneses; diputado local Eligio López Portillo; and the director of Obras y Servicios Públicos del Ayuntamiento de Culiacán, María del Carmen Morales Donada, were present.
