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The BCS Government announced a strategic scholarship program to train specialized talent in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initiative seeks to modernize the workforce and position the state at the forefront of the digital economy. The program, which covers diplomas and certifications, aims to optimize processes in key sectors like tourism and port logistics, boosting local innovation.

La Paz, Baja California Sur.- The Civil Protection Directorate of Baja California Sur has issued a preventive alert for the state's mountainous regions, warning of a sharp drop in temperatures that could reach lows of up to 6°C in the coming days. This warning is a reminder of the unique and contrasting geography of BCS, where the desert meets the mountains, creating microclimates that host a vast and singular biodiversity away from the constant heat of the beaches. The alert

BCS is identified as one of the states with the largest deficit in affordable housing, a situation which, driven by the tourism boom, creates an immediate need for thousands of housing units. This shortage presents a major investment opportunity for developers seeking stability and profitability in social and middle housing projects, with guaranteed demand from the service sector workforce.

Los Cabos inaugurated the 25th Teletón Children's Rehabilitation and Inclusion Center (CRIT), which represents a key investment in social infrastructure to care for children with disabilities in BCS. The center, established through public-private collaboration, seeks to alleviate the economic and emotional burden on thousands of families by providing high-quality specialized therapies and creating specialized jobs in the region.

La Paz and Los Cabos were the top winners of the 2026 State Basketball Championship, held in La Paz. La Paz won three gold medals and Los Cabos won two, securing both municipalities their pass to the regional phase of the 2026 CONADE National Games.

The Cave of the Two Windows is a must-see destination on Espiritu Santo Island, La Paz. Accessible only by sea and after a hike, this geological formation offers spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez through its two natural openings. It is vital to visit with certified guides, as it is a Natural Protected Area requiring special permits for tourism.

The mayor of Comondú, Dr. Marcos Barbosa, announced a project for a desalination plant in Ciudad Constitución, which would be carried out with private investment. The project aims to solve the historical water deficit and could generate 700 direct jobs during its construction.

An initiative called "Nuestro Futuro" (Our Future), driven by local leaders in BCS and the Pacific Whale Foundation, seeks to have Mexico recognize whales as "non-human persons" and grant them Rights of Nature. The measure is based on their role as "ecosystem engineers" and their vital contribution to carbon capture.

Mayor Milena Quiroga reported in her first address that 15 paving projects have been executed in La Paz with an investment of 203M pesos. Highlights include the Southwest and Southeast Circuits, which, along with the new Vial Monitoring Center, have reduced travel times on Forjadores Boulevard from 1h 20m to just 30 minutes.

La Paz Bay is considered a whale shark "nursery," as most of the specimens that visit are juveniles, measuring between 2 and 6 meters. Although the species can reach 22 meters, the bay offers a safe refuge for their growth, attracting thousands of tourists in an activity regulated by CONANP.

Mayor Milena Quiroga announced the creation of the first Waste Transfer Plant in La Paz to optimize garbage collection. Small trucks will unload at this central plant in 20 minutes, instead of making 2-hour trips to the landfill, thus doubling the service's capacity.

A study led by UC Santa Cruz and published in *Science* reveals an alarming 40% decline in megafauna (sharks, rays, totoabas) in the Gulf of California over 80 years, mainly due to overfishing. Experts urge strengthening conservation to reverse the trend.

Los Cabos will host the first marine farm with "shell nurse" artificial reefs, a Japanese technique pioneering outside Japan. The Coppel Foundation, JICA, and SEPUIMM signed the agreement after the success of a pilot in La Paz, which doubled the fish population and now hosts 38 species in two years. The project will expand from 200 to 1,000 structures.

Baja California Sur leads national production of giant squid, reaching nearly 20,000 tons in the current season, according to SEPUI. The activity, centered in the Mulegé-Santa Rosalía zone, generates significant economic benefits, jobs, and exports, while legal and sustainable fishing is promoted in coordination with CONAPESCA.

The five most important public universities in northwest Mexico (BC, BCS, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora) presented sustainable development projects at the Summit 2025 of the Mar de Cortés Forum. The alliance aims to apply science in areas such as biotechnology (UABC), sustainability (UABCS), and AI (USON) to boost the regional economy.