Due to the uncertainty in the continuity of the programs of the Mexican government's support with
each presidential change, the time horizon plays a determinant role in the consolidation of rural
aquaculture companies. The polyculture scenarios show that this management strategy allows a rapid
recovery of investment capital, that which is essential for the consolidation of the rural aquaculture
companies of Yucatan. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis suggests that diversifying Nile tilapia
culture with high commercial value species like Australian redclaw crayfish attenuates the risk
implicit in the market.