Canal Nacional Cleaned: Coyoacán and Iztapalapa Remove Over 75 Tons of Waste

Mayors Giovani Gutiérrez of Coyoacán and Aleida Alavez of Iztapalapa spearheaded a significant cleanup operation at Canal Nacional, successfully removing more than 75 tons of waste, debris, and abandoned property. This joint effort is part of a broader strategy to revitalize this crucial environmental and recreational corridor in Mexico City.

The intervention, the third coordinated effort between the two mayoralties with support from the Secretariat of the Environment (Sedema), included urban maintenance, trash removal, marking boundaries, repairing lighting, and enhancing the overall visual appeal of the natural space. During the operation, the mayors took to a boat to oversee the work in the canal's waterway, participating in a symbolic removal of waste while ensuring the preservation of local flora, fauna, and even a bird's nest.

Abraham Pérez Martínez, director of Natural Protected Areas and Areas of Environmental Value at Sedema, underscored the ecological importance of Canal Nacional, describing it as an area of significant environmental value that supports diverse species. He stressed that its conservation requires collaborative efforts extending beyond the administrative boundaries of the mayoralties.

Giovani Gutiérrez emphasized that institutional coordination yields better results for citizens, stating, “We work without colors or flavors; ideological differences don't matter here. Our priority is the residents because, above all else, people want results today.” Aleida Alavez noted that the rescue actions at Canal Nacional have been ongoing for over a month, encompassing three distinct phases. The results reported include the application of paint, boundary marking, and the removal of substantial amounts of waste and rubble from both within the canal and its surrounding areas. Joint actions also involved repairing and replacing damaged lighting fixtures and clearing over two kilometers of canal banks.