The National Water Plan 2024-2030
On November 21, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum presented the National Water Plan 2024-2030, designed to guarantee universal access to potable water and promote its sustainable use. This ambitious project is built on four key pillars:
- Water policy and national sovereignty: Recover unused water concessions and ensure equitable distribution.
- Justice and access to water: Guarantee that all communities, especially the most vulnerable, have access to water resources.
- Mitigating environmental impact: Implement strategies to reduce environmental impact and adapt to climate change.
- Comprehensive and transparent management: Improve water administration with a focus on efficiency and transparency.
As part of this plan, an investment of 9 billion pesos is allocated for modernizing agricultural irrigation and cleaning up rivers such as Lerma-Santiago, Atoyac, and Tula.
Decree for Substantive Equality
Sheinbaum has also focused her efforts on promoting gender equality. Her administration has launched campaigns such as “It’s Time for Women Without Violence” and proposed constitutional changes to eradicate gender-based violence and foster substantive equality.
However, these actions have drawn criticism due to budget cuts in gender policies for 2025, raising concerns among civil organizations about the feasibility of these initiatives.
Violence Crisis
Despite these measures, Sheinbaum’s government faces an acute violence crisis. Over 30,000 murders are reported annually, and crimes such as extortion have increased in several regions. Although a new security strategy was presented on October 8, the results have so far been limited.
Assessment and Future Challenges
Claudia Sheinbaum has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable resource management and gender equality, marking the beginning of her term with important steps. However, the violence crisis remains one of the biggest challenges for her administration. Implementing effective strategies to address these issues and ensure the well-being of the Mexican population will be crucial.