Key Figures and Their Roles
On June 9, 2025, in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, the Director of Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA), Efraín Morales López, and Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya announced a historic water investment for the state. This initiative is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s commitment to modernize over 200,000 hectares for agricultural irrigation.
The Significance of the Investment
The investment focuses on the modernization, rehabilitation, and technological advancement of the Distrito de Riego 025 Bajo Río Bravo, with a budget exceeding 3,000 million pesos. This investment is primarily federal but includes the commitment and resources from the Tamaulipas state government and users.
Governor Villarreal Anaya highlighted that Tamaulipas is the second state with the highest investment in hydrological infrastructure, with a total of approximately 10,000 million pesos planned in this administration. This includes the second line of the Victoria acueducto, valued at 1,700 million pesos, and various other water-related projects.
Recognition of Governor Villarreal Anaya
Efraín Morales López, the CONAGUA Director General, acknowledged Governor Villarreal Anaya as one of the most committed state leaders regarding water issues. Morales López emphasized that this year, they will modernize Distrito 026 and begin work on Distrito 025, along with providing infrastructure support for agricultural organizations.
He further mentioned that the investment for modernization will reach 1,200 million pesos this year, rising to over 7,000 million pesos in subsequent years.
Appreciation from Farmers
Bertrán Biu Chávez, President of the Anáhuac de la Segunda Unidad Valle Hermoso A.C. association, expressed gratitude to Governor Villarreal Anaya for advocating for farmers’ interests and to President Sheinbaum for including them in the National Hydric Plan.
Chávez spoke on behalf of users in Distrito 025, who have faced challenges in recent years. He emphasized the hope brought by this investment amidst a historical crisis.
Additional Participants
The event also featured Aarón Mastache Mondragón, Subdirector General of Agricultural Infrastructure; Raúl Quiroga Álvarez, Secretary of Hydrological Resources for Social Development; Luis Alatorre Cejudo, Director General of Cuenca Río Bravo; Jorge Gudiño Zárate, Director General of Cuenca Golfo Norte; Jesús Enrique Vázquez, Coordinator General of Efficient Hydration Agroalimentaria; Juan Mendoza Fuerte, representative of Distrito de Temporal Tecnificado 010 San Fernando users; Conrado Guel Flores, representative of unity of riego users; and Héctor Joel Villegas, Secretary General of the Government.
Monitoring Water Projects
Following the event, Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya and Efraín Morales López inspected the progress of the Vicente Guerrero dam’s construction and the second line of the Guadalupe Victoria acueducto.
Secretaries Raúl Quiroga Álvarez (Hydrological Resources) and Pedro Cepeda Anaya (Public Works) provided detailed technical explanations about these projects to ensure adequate water supply in the state capital.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who announced the investment? The Director of CONAGUA, Efraín Morales López, and Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya.
- What is the main focus of this investment? Modernization, rehabilitation, and technological advancement of the Distrito de Riego 025 Bajo Río Bravo.
- What is the total investment amount? Over 3,000 million pesos.
- What other water projects are part of this investment? The second line of the Victoria acueducto and various other water-related projects.
- Who recognized Governor Villarreal Anaya for his commitment to water issues? Efraín Morales López, the CONAGUA Director General.
- What is the total planned investment in hydrological infrastructure for Tamaulipas? Approximately 10,000 million pesos.
- Who expressed gratitude for advocating on behalf of farmers? Bertrán Biu Chávez, President of the Anáhuac de la Segunda Unidad Valle Hermoso A.C. association.
