Mexican presidential candidate Sositl Gálvez, representing the opposition party, has vowed to maintain efficient infrastructure projects implemented under the current government, while halting projects that waste public funds.
In a presentation on infrastructure policy on Monday, he said that if elected, he would “restore the potential of projects started during the current administration, complete and maximize unfinished projects, and reduce the strain on government coffers.” I will make sure that doesn't happen.”
“I said it loud and clear: the good will stay, the not-so-good will be fixed, and the bad will be discarded.”
Gálvez vowed to evaluate the Maya train to assess its environmental impact and quality of materials and design.
Important projects include the Roberto Ayala Railway in Tabasco state, the rail line connecting Mexico City, Pachuca and Felipe Angeles International Airport, the intercity railway between Mexico City and Toluca, the mixed container terminal at the Port of Veracruz, and the expansion of the Port of Manzanillo in Colima. , is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Her administration said so.
Mr Galvez also promised to boost investment in private and social infrastructure and funding for transport, roads and water projects. She claimed that during the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, investments in roads and water were cut by 50%, and private companies spent a third of their previous investments.
“15 core road corridors will be rehabilitated and expanded in collaboration with the private sector,” she said, adding “P106 billion.” [US$6.1bn] By 2030, investments in wastewater are planned to reach 95% urban coverage and 75% rural coverage. We will develop rainwater harvesting projects and build more than 3,000 km of aqueducts in addition to the existing 3,000 km. ”
She also said, “This administration started by spending 4% of GDP.” [on infrastructure] Up to 2%. ”
Her program is based on social, environmental, economic and institutional pillars.
Elections are scheduled for June 2nd, and the next president will be sworn in on October 1st.
