# Infrastructure and structural failures in Spain and Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-structural-failures-in-spain-and-mexico > Updated: 2026-09-21T06:37:03.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Reports from Spain and Mexico indicate escalating issues with infrastructure neglect and structural failures. In Spain, residents in Santa Cruz de Tenerife have denounced decades of neglect regarding road resurfacing and drainage, noting that rainwater often flows into homes. This has progressed to structural collapses in Almazán, where the Palacio de los Hurtado de Mendoza suffered roof and column damage following a previous partial collapse. Authorities have noted that responsibility for maintaining such cultural heritage assets lies with the owners. In Mexico, residents in developments such as Villa Hermosa and Villa Alegre have faced chronic flooding for over 15 years, with standing water frequently cutting off access routes. In Los Mochis, infrastructure damage has manifested as a sinkhole in the La Memoria subdivision. Following an incident where a public transport truck fell into the sinkhole, officials have been assessing damage to a sanitary drainage subcollector to determine the necessary repairs for approximately 295 meters of damaged piping. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Structural collapses reported in Almazán and Los Mochis Structural collapses and infrastructure failures are being addressed in Almazán, Spain, and Los Mochis, Mexico, involving heritage site damage and a significant sinkhole. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/structural-collapses-reported-in-almazn-and-los-mochis ### 2026-09-17: Infrastructure neglect and flooding reported in Spain and Mexico Residents in El Molino, Spain, and the Villa Hermosa/Villa Alegre areas in Mexico are protesting long-term neglect regarding road maintenance and severe flooding issues. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-neglect-and-flooding-reported-in-spain-and-mexico --- Cite as: Infrastructure and structural failures in Spain and Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-structural-failures-in-spain-and-mexico