Mexico and Argentina announce regional infrastructure and sustainability initiatives

In Mexico, the Secretariat of Tourism (Sectur) and the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) have agreed to develop the National System of Tourism Sustainability Indicators (SNIST). This tool aims to measure, plan, and evaluate sustainable tourism to protect natural resources and biocultural heritage while ensuring community benefits.

In Morelos, Governor Margarita González Saravia signed a decree declaring the state’s traditional cuisine as Inmaterial Cultural Heritage. This initiative, part of the Gran Mesa de México summit, seeks to preserve culinary traditions and promote community tourism.

In Argentina, Governor Rolando Figueroa and union leader Marcelo Rucci announced infrastructure projects for Rincón de los Sauces. These include a planned 160-kilometer gas pipeline with a 130 million USD investment and a project to provide 170,000 cubic meters of gas daily by April to support industrial growth and local supply.