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PAN, PRI Lawmakers Press SICT for National Pothole and Sinkhole Program

They seek a dedicated budget with oversight to address road failures exposed by recent heavy rains.

Overview

  • PRI deputy Socorro Jasso and PAN deputy Daniel Chimal filed an exhorto urging the Infrastructure, Communications and Transport Ministry to launch a nationwide repair and prevention plan for streets, avenues and federal highways.
  • Jasso called for a specific SICT budget line with transparency measures and coordination with state and municipal authorities to deliver permanent fixes that meet accessibility and road‑safety standards.
  • Lawmakers said atypically intense rains in recent months have laid bare the fragility of road infrastructure, with knock‑on effects for mobility, tourism and the economy.
  • They cited safety risks using recent cases, including Paralympic athletes Francisco Sancelmente and Gonzalo Valdovinos who fell into a deep pothole on Paseo de la Reforma during the Aug. 31 Mexico City marathon.
  • PAN legislators pressed for accountability, questioning the use of 4 billion pesos in CDMX’s Bachetón program and noting at least 164 sinkholes recorded this year in the capital.