Mexico agrarian water and financing forums

In late July 2026, the second "Guerrero del Futuro" forum in Guerrero highlighted agro‑industrial development, youth employment and rural peace, urging greater investment and the inclusion of university graduates in agricultural projects. Parallel to the forum, the Wirikuta Water Festival in San Luis Potosí drew attention to the over‑exploitation of the Vanegas‑Catorce aquifer and called for stricter enforcement of water, agrarian and Indigenous‑consultation laws.

A week later, the Confederación Nacional Campesina (CNC) convened an extraordinary state congress in Colima to address severe water scarcity caused by irregular rainfall and to explore financing options for producers, with input from CONAGUA and the Rural Development Fund (FIRA). In Coahuila, the 13th Nogalero Congress in Allende focused on walnut production, with state officials reaffirming support for innovation, competitiveness and credit access for local farmers. Together, the events illustrate a growing coordination among Mexican agrarian actors to confront water stress and improve financial resources for the sector.