Tamaulipas Congress maintains state control of Río Bravo water utility

The Tamaulipas State Congress has approved a measure to keep the management of the Municipal Commission of Potable Water and Sewage (COMAPA) in Río Bravo under state government control. This decision follows a request from the state executive to prevent the transfer of the service to the local municipality, citing concerns that the City Council lacks the necessary technical, financial, and administrative capacity to manage the utility effectively.

Río Bravo Mayor Miguel Ángel Almaraz Maldonado has challenged this decision, labeling it an abuse of power and threatening to take the matter to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN). The mayor has criticized the current state-run service, alleging poor water quality and claiming that the water contains contaminants from nearby industrial areas. He argues that water management should be a municipal responsibility as the authority closest to the citizens.

In addition to the COMAPA dispute, local authorities in Ciudad Juárez have called for better coordination with the Municipal Water and Sanitation Board (JMAS) to manage drainage and prevent flooding during heavy rains. Officials noted that current drainage efforts sometimes redirect water back onto streets, complicating mobility and causing further issues for residents.