Former rulers of Guanajuato and JaliscoToday, Senators National Action Party (PAN), Miguel Marquez Marquez and Francisco Ramirez AcuñaHe rejected any accusation of water hoarding.
They both confirmed that their concessions are legal after today December 4 he Senate General approval of the new general water law.
Ramirez Acuña explained that his franchise supplies 27 hectares From agriculture Lemon in Tototlán, JaliscoWith an annual production of approx 300 tons.
He said the permit was granted before assuming public office and that all documents were in place In place.
He stressed that if the Authority discovers any anomaly, “Let them cancel it, I have no problem.”“.
In the case of Miguel Márquez, the senator reported that he received two inherited agricultural concessions: one in Guanajuatol 150 thousand cubic meters to 30 hectaresand another in Jaliscol 15 hectares.
Both are intended for Rey, he said Grains and livestock They have been treated by their parents for decades.
He stressed that there was no diversion of resources and that any verification was welcomed since then “He who owes nothing fears nothing.”.
Lawmakers insisted that rural access to water was essential to preserving the environment Food production in the country.
Marquez stressed that while it is correct to prioritize human consumption, it is necessary Ensuring water for agriculture: Without this, he warned, “you can’t put food on the family table.”
Both senators noted that the new General Water Lawraises concern among producers due to the possibility of reallocation of volume, review of privileges and reduction of previously granted rights.
Marquez considered that drafting the opinion gives the authority room to reduce the allocated sizes, which will particularly affect those who invested in it. Effective irrigation systems.
They also warned of a lack of public investment in agricultural technology, and limited operational capacity for agriculture National Water Commission (Conagua) The need to properly inspect wells.
They both asked to avoid politicizing the issue: “No Let’s criminalize They said: Let us not polarize the water issue.
The initiative was generally approved by senators – with 85 Votes In favor of, 36 vs and 0 abstentions– Makes profound changes to management Water resources In Mexico, which generated a state of uncertainty among agricultural and industrial concessionaires.
The regulations seek to promote and limit the human right to access to water Commodification of resources.
- Transportation restrictionOr inherit or sell franchises, removing any commercial character.
- Extensive review of the permit Current value and the possibility of extinguishing it due to the death of its owner or failure to use it.
- Greater state intervention In water management and exclusive public or community management.
- Productivity risks agriculture due to the lack of long-term legal certainty.
- Possible resets During periods of scarcity, prioritizing local consumption.
The senators summed up their position with a warning: The true effects of the law will emerge over time. “From time to time”They mentioned.