Overview
- Mexico City opened Aqüifera in the Bosque de Chapultepec with more than 400 public activities across 21 venues that invite residents to explore water through science, art, history and hands-on experiences.
- The government tied the launch to a policy shift that aims to move from heavy groundwater pumping to integrated management that addresses both shortages and urban flooding.
- Leaders said the water budget totals 19 billion pesos for 2026 after an increase of about 40 percent over the past two years.
- Officials outlined 643 water, drainage and sanitation projects planned for this year, including a “water acupuncture” program that has added about 200 rain-infiltration points to help recharge aquifers.
- Organizers said the four-day festival drew support from city agencies, civil groups, private partners and about 100 volunteers, turning the 866-hectare park into a large classroom for families.