Mexico's New Seri Aqueduct Brings Clean Water to Indigenous Comca'ac Community

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has inaugurated the Seri Aqueduct, a key project under the Justice Plan for the Comca’ac People. The 78-kilometre underground system, built at a cost of 208 million pesos, will provide the Indigenous community with reliable access to clean drinking water. During the event, Sheinbaum also announced further measures to support local development and cultural preservation. The aqueduct addresses a long-standing need for freshwater among the Comca’ac, a priority highlighted by Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño. While acknowledging the progress, he stressed that more work remains to fully secure the community’s water supply.

President Sheinbaum directed Adelfo Regino Montes, head of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples, to coordinate government efforts in meeting the community’s broader demands. These include requests for infrastructure upgrades, training programmes, and machinery to enhance tourism and fishing operations. To accelerate economic growth, Sheinbaum pledged to dispatch a working team within 15 days. Their task will be to design a sustainable tourism strategy and simplify hunting permit procedures. Multiple ministries will collaborate on these initiatives. The Comca’ac leadership also outlined plans to repay part of a state loan used for community projects. Jesús Alfredo Félix Segovia, the traditional governor, reaffirmed this commitment during the event. Additionally, the community is seeking UNESCO recognition for their New Year’s ceremony as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The aqueduct’s completion marks a major step in improving living conditions for the Comca’ac. With ongoing government support, the community now looks toward expanding economic opportunities and safeguarding cultural traditions. Officials have set clear timelines for delivering further assistance in the coming weeks.