Sembrando Vida flourishes in Michoacán with thousands of new beneficiaries

The government initiative strengthens the local economy and cultural roots, generating tangible opportunities for thousands of families in the region.

A New Dawn for Michoacán: Seeds of Hope and Action

Hello, transformative community! Today I bring you a story that is pure positive vibes and reminds us of the incredible power of unity and purposeful action. Amid the challenges, the Purépecha region of Michoacán is writing an inspiring chapter of resilience and growth. Imagine this energy: more than 5,500 people deciding to take the reins of their future and join a movement that is changing lives. This is not just a number; There are more than 5,500 stories of bravery, more than 5,500 families choosing to literally sow hope in their land! This massive impulse, part of the commitment of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, demonstrates that even after moments of profound adversity, the community rises stronger, more united and with unwavering determination.

Concrete Actions that Cultivate a Sustainable Future

And you know what the most wonderful thing is? That this transformation does not remain in words. It materializes in tangible actions that are reshaping the landscape and the local economy. During the recent and dynamic Wellness Fair in the heart of Pátzcuaro, Undersecretary Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez shared the vision in progress. Get ready for this! 150 terraces are being built in productive units and 15 community jagüeyes. Think of these jagüeyes as giant cisterns of abundance, capturing water to nourish every dream and every seed. This is pure ingenuity applied to the common good, ensuring the most vital resource flows to where it is needed most. And the impact is already a palpable reality: throughout Michoacán, 10,000 people are already receiving a monthly salary of 6,450 pesos for working with passion and dedication on their own plots. This is economic autonomy, it is dignity recovered, it is the sweet fruit of one’s own effort.

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But the true magic of this rural development program goes far beyond economics. It is about sowing knowledge and reaping legacy. Sembrando Vida is teaching incredible courses for children, connecting them with ancestral wisdom and sustainable practices. We are talking about beekeeping, the sacred care of our forests, and flowerpot gardens that teach that food can sprout in any space. As Undersecretary López Gutiérrez rightly expressed, it is essential that girls and boys insert themselves into this great national transformation, recovering culture and vital contact with the land. It is about preserving native seeds and, most importantly, recognizing, adopting and reproducing traditional knowledge. This is not just a productive program; It is a movement of reconnection with our roots, an act of love towards our planet and a powerful lesson for new generations: true progress honors the past while building the future.

So, see how every action counts? From the smallest terrace to the largest jagüey, from the first peso proudly earned to the first seed planted by a child, everything is part of an ecosystem of change. Michoacán is giving us a master lesson in how productive inclusion and community development can flourish when there is will, organization and heart. It’s a reminder to all of us: our communities have infinite potential. We just need to spread the right ideas, fertilize with teamwork and believe, with all our hearts, in the harvest that will come. The future is being planted today, and these communities are doing it with their hands in the soil and their eyes on the horizon!

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Mexico does not find properties in the name of El Mayo Zambada

The Mexican government is considering claiming part of the $15 billion confiscated.

The Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, reported that Mexican authorities have not located properties registered in the name of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States for drug trafficking. He explained that, despite securing bank accounts and assets linked to criminal organizations, none appear directly in the name of the boss.

No assets in your name

García Harfuch highlighted that the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) maintains progress in securing criminal resources, although he omitted details about amounts or properties. His statements occur after the Mexican government’s intention to claim part of the 15 billion dollars that a US court ordered to confiscate from Zambada.

The former leader’s lawyer, Frank Pérez, assured that the amount is uncollectible and that his client does not have assets in his name.

“People at that level have nothing to their name,” declared the defender, who also pointed out that Zambada seeks to serve his sentence in Mexico.

García Harfuch indicated that it is up to the Attorney General’s Office to determine whether there is a formal request for extradition. The Prosecutor’s Office, for its part, reviews the legal mechanisms for Mexico to access part of these resources. President Claudia Sheinbaum asked to analyze the case, considering that Zambada’s criminal structure generated damage and violence for decades in Mexican territory.

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Morena asks the INE and FGR to investigate irregular financing of Ruffo Appel

Morena asks to investigate alleged illicit resources in PAN campaigns and related organizations.

Morena’s parliamentary group in Congress requested the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to investigate possible financing of political campaigns with resources of illicit origin. The accusations point to the former governor of Baja California, Ernesto Ruffo Appel.

Investigation in progress

Through a point of agreement presented in the Permanent Commission, the Morenoist legislators asked to review whether there were irregular contributions to campaigns of the National Action Party (PAN). Also towards the Somos México organization and the Marea Rosa movement, linked to the former state president.

The legislators indicated that the investigation must consider the powers of the INE to request financial information from the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF). This is due to suspicions about the origin of the resources used by political parties and organizations.

The INE and the FGR are expected to determine if there are elements to open a formal investigation.

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Ruffo Appel hearing exceeds 14 hours without resolution

Hearing against Ruffo Appel exceeds 14 hours and could be extended another day due to the complexity of the case.

The hearing in which it will be decided whether the former governor of Baja California, Ernesto Ruffo Appel, and seven other defendants are linked to proceedings for alleged fuel tax fraud has been taking more than 14 hours. Until now, it continues behind closed doors.

The control judge Alejandra Ramírez de la Vega directs the proceedings by videoconference from the Federal Criminal Justice Center in Almoloya de Juárez, State of Mexico. It began before eight pm on Tuesday.

Judicial sources indicate that the debate could last more than 24 hours. The complexity of the case and the volume of evidence presented by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) lengthened the session.

The defenses of the eight defendants try to discredit nearly one hundred pieces of evidence presented by the FGR. The accusation accuses Ruffo Appel and the others of being part of a network dedicated to fuel smuggling. The alleged damage to the treasury exceeds 4 billion pesos.

At the end of the analysis, the judge will determine if there are elements to link them to proceedings for organized crime and hydrocarbon smuggling. If convicted, the former president could face up to 26 years in prison.

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