Merida, Yucatan — The Association of Mayors for Yucatan has submitted a formal request to the state government, the Yucatan Energy Agency, and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) demanding immediate action to address recurring power outages that are disrupting public services across multiple municipalities.
The document, spearheaded by Merida Mayor Cecilia Patron Laviada and Kanasin Mayor Edwin Bojorquez Ramirez, states that the blackouts have affected water pumping systems, street lighting, and municipal facilities, sparking public discontent.
The mayors proposed five measures to improve the situation: establish a permanent coordination mechanism among authorities, streamline reporting channels for outages, create a permanent working group with municipalities, ensure transparency in electrical infrastructure projects and investments, and publish measurable progress on the Energy Emergency Plan for the Yucatan Peninsula.
While acknowledging that citizens first turn to local governments when outages occur, the mayors stressed that operation and maintenance of the power grid falls under CFE and state authorities, calling for a coordinated response.
The mayors urged responsible authorities to prioritize fixing power supply failures, noting that essential services like drinking water, lighting, and municipal infrastructure depend on a reliable grid, especially during peak energy demand season in Yucatan.
