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| CAPUFE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Caminos y Puentes Federales |
| Native name | Caminos y Puentes Federales de Ingresos y Servicios Conexos |
| Abbreviation | CAPUFE |
| Formation | 1958 |
| Type | Federal government agency |
| Headquarters | Mexico City |
| Region served | Mexico |
| Leader title | Director General |
CAPUFE Capufe is the common abbreviation for Caminos y Puentes Federales de Ingresos y Servicios Conexos, a Mexican federal agency responsible for operating and maintaining major toll roads and bridges. It administers an extensive network of infrastructure connecting cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Cancún, and interfaces with authorities like the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, the Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos, and state governments. CAPUFE's activities intersect with projects, policies, and institutions including the Mexican Constitution, the Ley Federal de Derechos, and multinational lenders such as the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and the Banco Mundial.
CAPUFE manages toll collection, maintenance, and service facilities on federal highways and bridges across Mexico, linking corridors like the Pan-American Highway, the Carretera Transpeninsular, and the México–Puebla axis. It coordinates with transport agencies including the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, the Comisión Nacional del Agua, and regulatory bodies such as the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía for data and planning. Major urban and tourist nodes connected by its network include Puebla, Veracruz, Mérida, Tijuana, and La Paz, and its policies affect logistics chains involving ports like the Port of Veracruz and airports such as Benito Juárez International Airport.
CAPUFE was established in the mid-20th century during infrastructure expansion periods that involved administrations of presidents like Adolfo López Mateos, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, and later Luis Echeverría. Early projects paralleled initiatives such as the construction of the Autopista Mexico-Querétaro and were contemporaneous with the development of rail corridors like the Ferrocarril Mexicano. Throughout its history CAPUFE has interacted with economic reforms under leaders including Carlos Salinas de Gortari and Ernesto Zedillo, and has adapted to judicial and fiscal changes driven by institutions like the Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación and the Banco de México. Key episodes involved reconstruction after events such as the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and modernization waves influenced by agreements including the Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte.
The agency is headed by a Director General appointed within frameworks tied to the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes and collaborates with oversight bodies like the Auditoría Superior de la Federación and the Secretaría de la Función Pública. Its internal divisions mirror functions found in organizations like the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social for personnel matters, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad for energy coordination, and the Petróleos Mexicanos for fuel logistics. Regional offices align with states such as Jalisco, Nuevo León, Baja California, and Quintana Roo and coordinate with municipal authorities in cities including Guadalajara, Monterrey, Toluca, and Oaxaca de Juárez.
CAPUFE operates toll plazas, surveillance, and incident response across corridors including the Autopista del Sol, the Autopista Guadalajara-Tepic, and the bridge links such as the Puente Baluarte. Toll policies reflect statutes like the Ley Federal de Derechos and engage payment systems interoperable with private concessionaires and banks including the BBVA México and the Banorte. Operational partnerships have involved entities like the Grupo ICA, OHL México, and international contractors from Spain and the United States during projects such as highway expansion near Querétaro and coastal improvements for access to Acapulco.
CAPUFE maintains roadside services including emergency assistance akin to models used by the American Automobile Association, visitor centers near archaeological sites such as Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza, and rest areas serving routes toward Cancún and the Yucatán Peninsula. Its bridges and viaducts are engineered in consultation with firms and institutions like the Instituto Mexicano del Cemento y del Concreto and universities including the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Integration with freight corridors touches logistics hubs such as the Altamira Port and rail-served complexes like the Centro Logístico areas near Saltillo.
Funding for CAPUFE comes from toll revenues, federal budget appropriations handled by the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, and financing instruments involving multilateral banks like the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and the Corporación Andina de Fomento. Its financial reporting intersects with standards monitored by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores and procurement follows regulations from the Compranet system. Historical financing arrangements have included bonds under Mexican capital markets, credit lines with the Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos, and budgetary adjustments in fiscal cycles influenced by presidents such as Felipe Calderón and Enrique Peña Nieto.
CAPUFE implements safety campaigns coordinated with agencies like the Secretaría de Salud and emergency services including the Cruz Roja Mexicana and state Protección Civil units in response to events like hurricanes affecting Veracruz and seismic risks in regions such as Oaxaca. Environmental measures align with standards from the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales and involve mitigation for biodiversity near protected areas like the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar. Collaborations have been made with universities such as the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and international organizations including the Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo to improve resilience, reduce emissions, and enhance road safety metrics similar to initiatives promoted by the World Health Organization.
Category:Transportation in Mexico