Quintana Roo Restructures $279M CAPA Debt for Water Projects

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The XVIII Legislature of the Quintana Roo Congress has authorized the State Water and Sewerage Commission (CAPA) to restructure its debt of over 279 million pesos, extending repayment terms up to 15 years. The measure aims to refinance a loan originally contracted in 2015 with Banorte.

Majority Vote Secures Refinancing

The approval passed with majority support, with only PAN deputy Ángel Alvarez Cervera voting against the proposal. Reyna Tamayo, PAN’s state party leader and legislative coordinator, was absent from the session, as was José Luis Pech, the representative of Movimiento Ciudadano (MC).

Renán Sánchez Tajonar, president of the Finance, Budget, and Accounting Committee, clarified that the restructuring does not involve taking on additional public debt. Instead, it leverages favorable credit conditions secured under Governor Mara Lezama’s administration to refinance the outstanding balance—recorded at 279.5 million pesos as of June 30—into longer-term, more flexible payments.

Sánchez Tajonar emphasized that the move will free up resources for public investment in water distribution infrastructure.

Additional Legislative Actions

During the session, lawmakers also reviewed two initiatives proposed by Governor Lezama: one focused on public investment in potable water systems and another to strengthen long-term state planning frameworks. The latter seeks amendments to Quintana Roo’s Planning Law, prioritizing citizen participation, accountability, and reducing inequality through a “humanist vision of governance.”

Separately, Deputy Jorge Arturo Sanén Cervantes, head of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, introduced a constitutional reform to formally recognize the rights of people with disabilities. The proposal mandates that authorities implement inclusive policies, ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations.

Context of the Debt

The refinancing addresses liabilities inherited from previous administrations. Earlier reports indicated CAPA’s plan to secure new debt to settle existing obligations, a strategy now formalized by the legislature.

The session underscored the state’s efforts to stabilize public finances while advancing social and infrastructural priorities.