The alcaldesa of Xochimilco, Circe Camachorequested the Congress capital a budget increase 15 percent for next year, for the attention of tourism in the Soccer World Cup 2026.
At a work table with deputies, it was indicated that, according to the budget project sent by the Head of Governmentthe demarcation will receive 2 thousand 812 million pesoswhich represents an increase of 200 million pesos, compared to the 2,615 million pesos assigned for 2025.
When reviewing the expenditure incurred this year, Camacho Bastida pointed out that “the main effects between the approved and modified budget are found in chapters 2000 and 6000”, due to intervention in hydraulic infrastructure and improvement of the asphalt surface.
Deputies question budget progress and measures for the World Cup
In his speech, the parliamentary coordinator of MC, Tremble Torresexpressed his concern about the low budget progress of the mayor’s office and asked how they will avoid underexecution; He commented that the report did not present progress in some social programs for vulnerable groups or in some drainage works and hydraulic networks.
For her part, the PRI coordinator, Tania Lariosrequested information on the role of Xochimilco in it Soccer World Cupl, and pointed out the importance of transforming tourism into Xochimilco made it more ecological and sustainable.
Meanwhile, PAN representative Olivia Garza warned that Xochimilco continues to face severe circulation problems facing the World 2026so he questioned what measures will be implemented to avoid a road collapse during the event.
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