Federal deputy Abigail Arredondo Ramos, state president of the PRI in Querétaro, made an urgent call to comprehensively address the problem of water shortages that affects the state and the entire country, stressing that this is one of the great challenges we will face in 2025. “The lack of water is not a new issue, but it is increasingly worrying. We cannot allow it to continue to be treated with isolated or short-term measures.
“It is time to establish a national water strategy that guarantees real and sustainable solutions,” she said.
The deputy noted that Querétaro faces an alarming situation. According to CONAGUA’s Drought Monitor, 17 of the state’s 18 municipalities were in moderate drought conditions during 2024. This scenario not only puts access to drinking water at risk for thousands of families, but also impacts key sectors such as agriculture, industry and basic services.
Arredondo emphasized that public policies must evolve to respond to the current context of climate change, which has intensified droughts throughout the national territory. “The data is clear: states such as Sonora, Sinaloa and Chihuahua suffer from severe droughts, but the center of the country is not exempt. In the Valley of Mexico, for example, more than 80% of its territory is under conditions of water stress. These problems require joint and wide-ranging responses, not isolated solutions,” she added.
Likewise, the state president of the PRI highlighted that projects such as the Aqueduct III, proposed by Governor Mauricio Kuri, are necessary to guarantee the water supply to Querétaro, but stressed that the lack of political and financial support has slowed its development. “It is not just about infrastructure, but about changing the focus towards a comprehensive vision. It is urgent to implement technologies for capturing, reusing and treating water, in addition to promoting the use of eco-technologies in new real estate developments,” she said.
Arredondo Ramos also highlighted the need to strengthen the capacities of state and municipal governments through federal support. “Water management cannot continue to be the exclusive responsibility of the states. We need national leadership that articulates efforts, encourages investment in green technology and develops public policies based on sustainability. This must be a priority of the new federal government,” she said.
Likewise, the modifications to the urban code are of great importance with regard to the entire rainwater issue, in construction and infrastructure. Working together, municipalities, states and the federation can achieve great changes for the benefit of Mexican families.
Finally, the deputy called on citizens and the private sectors to join this collective effort. “Water is a vital resource and its care involves us all. From companies to families, we can all do our part to reduce consumption and encourage responsible practices. 2025 must be the year in which we build a more sustainable future for Querétaro and for Mexico.”
Source: noticiasdequeretaro
