# Tampico Laguna del Carpintero development controversy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tampico-laguna-del-carpintero-development-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-29T00:58:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Tampico City Council approved the transfer of approximately 26,292 square meters of municipal land to the Tamaulipas state government to facilitate a $36 million five-star hotel project at Laguna del Carpintero. Supporters, including Mayor Mónica Villarreal Anaya and Council Secretary Carlos Alberto García Porres, claim the development will generate 1.2 billion pesos in annual revenue and create significant employment opportunities.

The decision has faced opposition from the environmental collective ‘Salvemos la Laguna’, leading to protests and concerns regarding the project’s legality and environmental impact. Critics have pointed to previous reports from Profepa indicating that excavation work in the area occurred in flood-prone zones without proper documentation.

In response to the controversy, municipal officials have defended the legality of the land use changes. The Secretary of Public Works, Urban Development, and Ecology, José Rogelio Ontiveros Arredondo, stated that the current administration is not responsible for the initial decision to modify land use or remove the 2.6 hectares of municipal land, noting that the process began under the previous administration.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Tampico officials address land use and construction controversies

Tampico officials clarified that land use changes near Laguna del Carpintero originated under a previous administration, while a local councilman denied business links to a construction project at Cerro de Ande

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tampico-officials-address-land-use-and-construction-controversies

### 2026-10-14: Tampico City Council approves land transfer for Laguna del Carpintero hotel

Tampico officials approved the transfer of 2.6 hectares of municipal land to support a $36 million hotel project at Laguna del Carpintero, amid environmental protests and legal concerns.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tampico-city-council-approves-land-transfer-for-laguna-del-carpintero-hotel

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