Cancún Enters Final Year With 2.3 Billion Pesos in Public Works

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Cancún is entering the final year of its municipal administration with more than 2.3 billion pesos committed to public works, along with spending on security, mobility and social programs, Mayor Ana Paty Peralta said in her second government report.

Peralta, who heads the municipality of Benito Juárez, said municipal revenue has risen by more than 1.7 billion pesos, a 28 percent increase compared with 2024. Revenue collected directly by the city grew 37 percent and now accounts for more than 63 percent of the municipal budget.

Social Programs and Health Services

The city has handed out 13,800 scholarships and more than 364,000 pairs of sneakers, and provides daily school breakfasts to 48,000 children, according to the report. The Municipal Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center and the Autism Center have logged more than 27,000 therapy sessions and specialized services combined.

Officials also reported support for older adults and 51,000 comprehensive services delivered at community centers and Pilares facilities.

Security and Public Works

On security, Peralta reported an investment of more than 2 billion pesos, including the addition of 208 patrol vehicles, 865 body cameras and 134 intelligent monitoring points. She said 356 peace committees have been formed and more than 800 community requests addressed.

For public works, in addition to the accumulated spending, the city expects to disburse close to 1 billion pesos this year on paving, connectivity and road rehabilitation projects.

Mobility, Housing and Sports

The administration’s mobility record includes 12 safe crossings, seven safe pedestrian routes and 180 signalized intersections, while its public transport strategy features the Route 27 service at the Nichupté Bridge. The municipality also reported the full urbanization of 12 neighborhoods and an increase in its Participatory Budget from 33 million pesos to 60 million this year, with 100 million planned for 2027.

On sports, Peralta reported the renovation of 111 facilities and a community of 25,500 active athletes. She said the Ruta Mar program has allowed more than 40,000 people to use free weekend transport to the beaches.

Looking ahead to the administration’s last year, the mayor acknowledged that work remains and said efforts would continue in areas still needing infrastructure and services. She also announced that she will hold accountability sessions at nine locations across Cancún starting September 28, with three meetings scheduled each week.