In 2025, the Yucatán government will not provide bipartite investment for public and social works, a move that will significantly impact the municipal economy and infrastructure. Governor Joaquín “Huacho” Diaz Mena has decided against investing in municipalities, further straining their financial resources.
Mayors from various municipalities confirmed to Sol Yucatán that the state government has notified them of the cancellation of bipartite works. Previously, these projects were funded jointly by the city council and the government, allowing for more extensive social impact initiatives. This year, however, the program will not be implemented, dealing a severe blow to infrastructure and social support.
Until last year, the administration of PAN member Mauricio Vila continued the bipartite investment program. However, with the arrival of Morena to the presidency in 2018, the 3-for-1 program was eliminated. This program allowed city councils to undertake significant social impact projects with minimal resources by dividing the required funds into three equal parts, contributed by the city council, state government, and federal government. The elimination of this program and the current cancellation of bipartite investment have left municipalities struggling.
Governor Huacho Díaz Mena’s decision, made within his first 100 days in office, is leading Yucatán towards a precarious situation. Most municipalities will lack the capacity to invest in infrastructure, social support, security, or cultural and sports activities. They will rely almost entirely on federal and state funds, with 70 out of 106 municipalities depending nearly 100% on these allocations. Without shared investment, municipalities will face significant challenges in meeting their needs.
Source: El Sol de Yucatan
