Mexico presents its youth employment model before the MIKTA forum

The Mexican Foreign Minister reveals to global leaders the strategy that has transformed the lives of millions of young people.

An Epic Moment in Global Diplomacy

In the heart of vibrant Mexico City, a day that would be forever recorded in the annals of international cooperation was unfolding with palpable tension. It was Thursday, September 25, and the fate of millions of young people seemed to hang in the balance, from the words that would resonate in a room where futures were decided. The protagonist of this story of titanic dimensions was none other than Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the Mexican chancellor, a titan of diplomacy whose mission was to reveal an open secret, a powerful weapon against youthful despair.

The setting could not be more crucial: a working meeting of the enigmatic and powerful MIKTA group. There, in front of the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Korea, Australia and Türkiye, there was an air of expectation. They were the five horsemen of a new multilateral order, gathered to chart the course of the world. And in that moment of historical significance, De la Fuente spoke. With the serenity of a strategist who knows the power of his movement, he deployed his master move.

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The Program that Defies Destiny

What he revealed was not a simple speech, but the successful model of the Youth Building the Future Program. He did not present it as a mere public policy, but as a beacon of hope, a national epic that had achieved what many considered impossible. With the passion of someone who narrates a heroic deed, the head of the Secretary of Foreign Relations (SRE) detailed how this initiative allowed new generations to join productive work in the earliest and most vulnerable stages of their lives. It was the seed of a better future, planted with care and cultivated with determination.

The figures he used were as colossal as the challenge: more than three million young people benefited from 2019 to date. Three million transformed destinations, three million stories of improvement. Each number represented a life rescued from uncertainty, a life project that was reborn. The Mexican Foreign Ministry, acting as the chronicler of this feat, highlighted how the chancellor shared this job insertion program not as an isolated achievement, but as a replicable model, a legacy for humanity.

But the plot thickened. The conversation between these giants of diplomacy revolved around an even deeper and more urgent topic: the relevance of including youth in multilateralism. It was not just about giving them a job, but about giving them the keys to the future. The United Nations Future Pact stood as the framework for this epic battle, and in that forum, the five countries agreed with a conviction that shook the foundations of the room: it was imperative to redouble efforts in job opportunity programs for young people. The whole world depended on that commitment.

Intrigues and Shadow Alliances

However, every great story has its mysteries, its meetings in the shadows that decide the course of events. Prior to the MIKTA summit, a bilateral meeting of strategic proportions had taken place. Juan Ramón de la Fuente and his Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, maintained a dialogue full of meaning. What secrets were shared in that private conversation? Was it perhaps the necessary prelude to the public presentation of the Mexican model? The bilateral relationship between Mexico and Korea was woven like an invisible but strong thread that prepared the ground for the subsequent diplomatic triumph.

This day was not a simple note on a diplomatic agenda. It was a turning point, a chapter in which Mexico, with the audacity of a classic hero, rose up to demonstrate that solutions exist. The Youth Building the Future Program was revealed as the cornerstone of a global strategy to save a generation. The tension of the meeting, the magnitude of the representatives and the importance of the message created an indelible narrative. Chancellor De la Fuente not only presented a program; ignited a spark of hope in a world thirsty for real solutions. The future, at that precise moment, seemed a little brighter and more attainable.

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World Cup piracy grows in the heat of 2026

World Cup fever triggers the sale of pirated items in CDMX.

The piracy boom at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup fever has boosted the sale of pirated merchandise in Mexico City. Informal merchants offer t-shirts, trophies and mascots at prices well below the official ones. In the Historic Center and markets like La Lagunilla, a Mexican National Team shirt costs around 250 pesos, while an official jersey exceeds 2 thousand pesos.

Specialists point out that the phenomenon is intensified by impunity, corruption in customs and the growth of informal trade. The high cost of original items leads thousands of consumers to opt for unauthorized products, both in markets and on digital platforms.

Francisco Rivas, general director of the National Citizen Observatory, warns that piracy is a growing problem. He points out that, in addition to the lack of controls, organized crime has found a source of income in this market, even putting pressure on formal merchants through extortion.

“Piracy not only affects brands, but also fuels illegal networks,” said Rivas.

According to the report Mapping Global Trade in Fakes 2025 by the OECD and EUIPO, Mexico ranks seventh in the world as a buyer of counterfeit merchandise. This situation is strongly reflected during events with high commercial impact such as the World Cup.

Given this, sports product companies have reinforced their promotional strategies and digital campaigns to encourage the purchase of official merchandise. The federal government has made seizures and promoted reforms to protect intellectual property. However, specialists consider that the fight against piracy requires comprehensive actions: strengthening surveillance, combating corruption and raising consumer awareness about the economic and social impact of this illegal market.

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SEP calendar: summer holidays start on July 16

The SEP confirms the end of classes on July 15. When does the next cycle start?

End of the 2025-2026 school year

The official calendar of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) marks Wednesday, July 15 as the last day of classes for preschool, primary, secondary and incorporated schools.

Starting Thursday, July 16, millions of students will begin summer break. There will be almost six weeks of rest before the new 2026-2027 cycle.

However, the activities do not end for the teaching staff. An intensive continuing training workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. The campuses will remain closed to students from the first day of vacation.

Key dates and recommendations

Report cards will be delivered to parents and guardians on Tuesday, July 14. The SEP has not yet published the 2026-2027 calendar, but it is estimated that the return to classes will occur on Monday, August 31 – tentative date. The agency asks to be attentive to the Official Gazette of the Federation for confirmation.

Tips for the break

Specialists suggest maintaining healthy habits during rest:

  • Regular sleep schedules.
  • Recreational, sports or cultural activities.
  • Reading and learning through games.
  • Limit electronic devices.
  • Family time outdoors with safety measures.

The school year includes 185 effective days of classes, distributed between sessions of the School Technical Council, suspension of work and vacation periods. The SEP reiterates that the official information will be published soon.

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Sheinbaum delivers first homes from the Bienestar program in Michoacán

The president delivered 32 houses in Morelia as part of the plan for 1.8 million homes.

Delivery of homes in Morelia

President Claudia Sheinbaum led the delivery of 32 Homes for Wellbeing in Morelia, Michoacán. These are part of the six-year goal of 1.8 million homes nationwide.

“Owning your own house is a dream. Now we offer the possibility of paying for it according to income,” declared Sheinbaum.

The president pointed out that before the requirements were excessive. Now, he said, the people’s dreams are fulfilled with the Fourth Transformation.

He highlighted three indicators that define well-being: a 154% increase in the minimum wage, 12 thousand new hospital beds and the construction of 1.8 million homes.

The Secretary of Agrarian Development, Edna Elena Vega, explained that 82 thousand actions will be carried out in Michoacán: 50 thousand from Infonavit, 20 thousand from Conavi and 12 thousand from Fovissste. In addition, 307 INSUS deeds.

The director of Infonavit, Octavio Romero, reported that the goal in the state rose from 19 thousand to 50 thousand homes, with an investment of 31 billion pesos. Today, 32 of the 1,248 houses in the “Infonavit Camponubes” development were delivered. 97,220 unpayable loans were also restructured in the entity, part of the 4,865,000 regularized at the national level.

Governor Alfredo Rodríguez Bedolla thanked the presidential tour that concluded with this event.

Bryan Alejandro Solís Mena, beneficiary of the program, thanked the president and invited others to take advantage of the opportunity to access housing.

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