Who is Delfina Gómez Álvarez?
Delfina Gómez Álvarez is the current Governor of the Mexican state of México. Elected in 2017, she is a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party and has been actively working on various development projects across the state.
Background and Relevance
Chalco, a municipality in the eastern part of the State of Mexico, has faced challenges with inadequate drainage systems for over a decade. The region’s history of neglect and insufficient investment in drainage infrastructure has led to recurring flooding issues, affecting local residents and their quality of life.
Governor’s Visit and Actions
To address these concerns, Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez conducted a supervision tour and a working meeting with federal, state, and municipal authorities to evaluate the progress of drainage system rescue works in Chalco.
- Rehabilitation of the Solidarity Collector
- Construction of a dam to prevent flooding
- Collaboration with relevant authorities and organizations
During her visit, Gómez Álvarez engaged with local residents to understand their needs and maintain open communication channels. She emphasized her commitment to serving the people through social media posts.
Ongoing Projects and Collaboration
The ongoing projects include:
- Rehabilitation of the Solidarity Collector (Colector Solidaridad)
- Construction of a dam
- Complementary works in coordination with key organizations
These initiatives are being carried out in collaboration with:
- National Commission of Water (CONAGUA)
- Secretaría del Agua (SAGUA) – State Water Secretariat
- Comisión del Agua del Estado de México (CAEM)
- Chalco’s municipal water organization
Key Authorities Present
The meeting and tour were attended by representatives from:
- CONAGUA
- Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena)
- Arnulfo Silva Adaya, in charge of SAGUA
- Beatriz García Villegas, Executive Vice President of CAEM
- Adrián Hernández Romero, General Coordinator of Protection Civil and Integrated Risk Management in the State of México
- Abigail Sánchez Martínez, President of Chalco
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main objective of Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez’s visit to Chalco? To supervise and evaluate the progress of drainage system rescue works aimed at preventing flooding in the region.
- Which organizations are collaborating on these projects? CONAGUA, SAGUA, CAEM, and Chalco’s municipal water organization.
- What specific projects are being undertaken? Rehabilitation of the Solidarity Collector, construction of a dam, and complementary works.
- Who attended the meeting and tour? Representatives from CONAGUA, Sedena, SAGUA, CAEM, Chalco’s municipal water organization, and local authorities.
