La Paz municipal administration announces employee bonuses and infrastructure works

The municipal government of La Paz, Baja California Sur, has announced several administrative and infrastructure developments. Mayor Milena Quiroga Romero confirmed that for the first time, municipal workers, including both unionized and trusted staff, will receive an advance payment of 30 days of Christmas bonuses (aguinaldo) on November 12. This measure, along with planned vacation premiums and Christmas bonuses in December, is attributed to increased tax collection and efficient resource management.

In terms of public services, the municipal water agency, Oomsapas, is advancing hydraulic infrastructure projects. This includes the construction of a new drainage subcollector in the El Progreso neighborhood, which is currently 37 percent complete. Additionally, Oomsapas is working with communities such as Nueva Jerusalén and Santa María de El Carrizal to expand potable water network coverage to residential homes.

Separately, the state of Baja California Sur anticipates an economic impact exceeding 332 million pesos during the upcoming long weekend and the SCORE Baja 1000 international race. Tourism officials expect approximately 120,000 tourists, with hotel occupancy rates projected to reach an average of 80 percent across the state's municipalities.