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Mexico City Works Secretary Details Major Projects as Lawmakers Demand Transparency

Opposition lawmakers pressed for contract-level transparency during Basulto’s report on big-ticket works tied to 2026 World Cup preparations.

Overview

  • Raúl Basulto appeared before the Mexico City Congress to present the first‑year report on public works and urban services.
  • He said nearly 3 billion pesos have been invested in the Utopías program, with 12 of 16 sites under construction and inaugurations slated to begin next year, starting in Iztacalco.
  • The Secretariat launched a repaving program across 69 primary roads covering 3.5 million square meters over 250 kilometers with a 2.6 billion‑peso budget.
  • Basulto cited more than 26 ongoing works including Trolebús Line 14 and the Tlalpan bikeway, along with planning for Cablebús Lines 4, 5 and 6 and upgrades to Terminal Taxqueña and the Tren Ligero.
  • PAN and Movimiento Ciudadano legislators criticized missing details on costs, progress and maintenance spending, requested contract-level data, and highlighted increased sinkholes and potholes after rainfall exceeded historical levels.