The new hospital under construction in San José del Cabo, expected to serve half a million residents.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated the construction of a new Social Security Institute hospital in San José del Cabo, aimed at enhancing healthcare for up to half a million residents. This state-of-the-art facility will feature 260 beds and advanced medical technologies. Additionally, the visit addressed local concerns regarding water supply and infrastructure improvements, while acknowledging community issues such as housing inequalities and access to beaches.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has launched the construction of a new Social Security Institute (IMSS) hospital in San José del Cabo during her visit to Los Cabos and La Paz on May 17 and 18. This much-anticipated facility is set to serve up to half a million residents and is a significant step in enhancing healthcare facilities in the region.
The new Los Cabos Regional Hospital will feature 260 beds, which is critical for a state that currently has only 350 hospital beds available overall. The state-of-the-art hospital will come equipped with advanced medical technologies, including CT and MRI scanners, and will have a team of doctors across 46 medical specialties. Hospitals in the region face overwhelming patient traffic, making the addition of this facility necessary. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2027, boasting a much-needed increase in capacity and resources.
During her visit, Sheinbaum also addressed the ongoing construction of a second desalination plant in Cabo San Lucas. This facility is crucial for a state that experiences the least rainfall in Mexico, thereby making it vital to expedite this project in light of ongoing water issues. Additionally, the President announced plans for the El Novillo dam project in La Paz, aimed at resolving drinking water problems. The construction for this dam is slated to begin in August.
Sheinbaum highlighted the growing inequality within Los Cabos, particularly with the disparity between the high cost of hotel accommodations and the struggles that local workers face in securing affordable housing. Complementing her remarks, Governor Victor Manuel Castro Cosío expressed concerns about protecting public access to beaches, criticizing luxury hotels for infringing upon the region’s historical and cultural heritage.
Local disputes have also emerged, notably concerning the East Cape Road dispute, where a recent closure due to the Grupo Vidanta development has limited beach access for residents. Despite rezoning this area to facilitate construction, public access was reinstated after significant citizen petitions.
In addition to addressing the housing crisis, Castro announced that a housing development program through Conavi is now 40 percent complete. The region will also see the opening of two new campuses of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur this year, with plans for an additional campus in Comondú.
Further investment is being made into local infrastructure, with 450 million pesos allocated for enhancements at the Fonatur roundabout in San José del Cabo, which is a major congestion hotspot handling over 60,000 vehicles daily. The improvement project promises a multilevel structure complete with a four-lane underpass to ease traffic delays.
However, construction has not come without challenges. Traffic routing complaints emerged after the project kickoff, leading to significant delays. An additional lane has been opened, and local authorities have implemented a reversible center lane to improve the flow of traffic during construction.
As President Sheinbaum toured the area, local residents held protests against beach privatization, advocating for public access to their local shorelines. Protesters raised concerns over recent fence constructions and claims of private property, which they feel is constraining their access to beaches.
Overall, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s visit to Los Cabos has spotlighted crucial developments in healthcare, water management, housing, and transportation, while also addressing pressing community issues, such as public access to beaches and local inequalities. The construction of the new hospital and the introduction of several significant infrastructure projects aim to improve the lives of residents in Los Cabos.
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Focus on Healthcare and Inequality in Los Cabos
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