Thanks to the efforts of Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, and with the support of the administrations of Andrés Manuel López Obrador and President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the Government of Mexico has strengthened Baja California like never before.
By the end of 2026, cumulative joint investment between the federal and state governments will reach 200 billion pesos, aimed at boosting infrastructure, addressing historical deficits, and improving families’ quality of life.
This historic investment will translate into strategic projects and social programs in water security, mobility, energy, education, health, and housing as the result of coordination between both levels of government and efforts to bring more resources and opportunities to the state.
Some of the key projects include the construction in September 2026 of the Playas de Rosarito Desalination Plant, backed by a projected public investment of over 15.6 billion pesos.
Regarding mobility, the Tijuana Elevated Viaduct fully opened to traffic in March 2026. Built with a 14-billion-peso federal investment, the 11.4-kilometer route links the Tijuana International Airport, the San Ysidro Port of Entry, and Playas de Tijuana, decreasing travel times from one hour down to just 15 minutes.
In June, officials inaugurated the 653-megawatt González Ortega Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Mexicali to reinforce the regional grid. To ease household expenses during extreme summer heat, the government also rolled out a 1.485-billion-peso electricity subsidy benefiting more than 1.37 million residents in Mexicali and San Felipe.
When it comes to housing, under the nationwide Vivienda para el Bienestar (Housing for Well-Being) program, Baja California is slated for more than 80,000 housing interventions. Meanwhile, Rosario Castellanos National University is expanding access to education with the establishment of its campus in Tijuana, with a second location currently under construction in Mexicali.
Regional healthcare infrastructure received a significant boost with the launch of the 60-bed Tijuana East Zone General Hospital, alongside expanded high school facilities and student grants.
In addition, the San Quintín Justice Plan is delivering upgraded healthcare facilities, expanded water and power infrastructure, improved housing, and stronger labor protections for agricultural worker families, plus a new 80-bed regional hospital project.
Thanks to continued federal support and the efforts of the state government, Baja California can consolidate an unprecedented investment that addresses its current needs and builds the conditions for future development under the principle of Shared Well-Being.
