BCS elevates science, technology, fishing and aquaculture to constitutional rank

This amendment seeks to guarantee citizens' access to these sectors, promote their development, and consolidate them as pillars of the state's economy.

Pesca y Agricultura BCS

The Baja California Sur State Congress has approved a reform to Article 6 of the local Constitution, elevating activities related to science, technology, fishing, and aquaculture to constitutional status.

This amendment seeks to guarantee citizens' access to these sectors, promote their development, and consolidate them as pillars of the state's economy.

The reform establishes that the State will promote, foster, and encourage science, technology, and innovation for the comprehensive, sustainable, and competitive development of Baja California Sur .

Likewise, fishing and aquaculture activities are recognized as priorities for the economic development of the entity.

Representative Fabrizio del Castillo Miranda , president of the Science and Technology Commission , emphasized that this initiative seeks to encourage the development of science- and technology-based activities, which will contribute to becoming pillars of the state's economy.

Furthermore, the aim is to promote the teaching of these disciplines in the classroom, encouraging innovation and sustainable growth in the region.

The reform also seeks to strengthen collaboration between the government, academic institutions, and the productive sector to promote research and development projects that benefit Southern Californian society. This measure is expected to contribute to the creation of quality jobs and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Organizations in the fishing and aquaculture sector have expressed their support for the reform, noting that constitutional recognition of these activities will allow for greater attention and support from the authorities.

They also highlighted the importance of implementing public policies that promote sustainability and innovation in these sectors.

The elevation of science, technology, fishing, and aquaculture to constitutional status represents a significant advance in the consolidation of a development model based on knowledge and sustainability.

This measure lays the foundation for a structural transformation that will allow Baja California Sur to face the challenges of the 21st century and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.