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SEP opens online registration for the Rita Cetina Scholarship in secondary schools

The SEP opens the call for monthly financial support. Know the key dates and how to apply digitally.

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The SEP Launches the Registry: Your Pass to the Universal Scholarship

It seems that the universe (or at least the Ministry of Public Education) finally aligned to give our family wallets a break. In a move that we were all waiting for with the same anxiety as the launch of a new season of our favorite series, the SEP has just announced the opening of online registration for the famous Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship. The target? All those brave soldiers of education who are about to make the leap to public secondary school. Basically, it’s the biggest event since we discovered we could buy concert tickets on Ticketmaster.

Through a statement that was probably more anticipated than the trailer for a Marvel movie, the government agency released all the information. The process will be available on the official website www.becaritacetina.gob.mx during a specific time window: from September 15 to 30. Mark your calendars, because if you miss it, you will cry more than the end of a romantic comedy. The goal is as ambitious as the budget of a superhero movie: by 2026, they aim to reach coverage of 17.2 million basic education scholarship recipients. Yes, you read that right, millions.

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A Budget That Makes Noise and Coverage That Expands

And speaking of big things, the Wellness Scholarships program (which sounds as cozy as a blanket on a cold day) comes with all the big guns. In its three modalities, it will have a budget in 2026 that will make your eyes widen: 185 billion pesos. This is not just a number; It is a declaration of intent. Translated into real benefits, it will support 21.6 million students, making it, without a doubt, the social program with the largest number of beneficiaries in the country. Take that, all the other shows.

But wait, there are more twists than in a thriller. Starting in 2026, the scholarship will make its grand entrance in primary school, incorporating 100% of the students. The rollout will be in phases, like any good strategic launch. In January, 6th, 5th and 4th grade students will be integrated. And in September, the little ones will join, those in 3rd, 2nd and 1st grades. Basically, it is the ‘expanded universe’ of scholarships, ensuring that support comes from the foundations.

Meanwhile, the Benito Juárez Universal Scholarship for Higher Secondary Education will continue to work its magic for 4.1 million young people. And let’s not forget the Young People Writing the Future Scholarship for higher education, which will benefit 409,419 students. Because, let’s be honest, writing the future is easier with a little financial help that takes away the stress.

The Protocol: Keys, Procedures and What You Should NOT Do

Now, the important part: the how. The National Coordination of Scholarships for Well-being (CNBB) made an epic call to mothers, fathers and families. Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to create your Federal Government Key account. This is not a suggestion, it is the hack to speed up the registration procedures for your daughters and sons. Think of it as the express pass for roller coasters, but for bureaucracy. Do it and avoid hours of digital waiting that feels like an eternity.

And here comes the most important disclaimer since “don’t try this at home”: the students who already receive the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship can breathe easy. They do not need to register again. This process is directed only to those entering secondary school for the first time. So if you’re already in the club, relax and enjoy the benefit. Don’t stand in a virtual line for anything.

In short, this is a key opportunity for thousands of families. In a world where expenses never stop rising, this support is like that meme that saves the day: timely, relevant and very, very necessary. So get ready, have your documents at hand and conquer that record like the champions you are.

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Analysis results

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Traceability and false positive

Taylor Farms has a traceability system that allowed United States authorities to identify the origin of the product and track a batch held at customs in Laredo, Texas. That batch never entered US territory.

The sample obtained from that batch returned a false positive, a situation that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized in an update published on July 19. The Ministry of Health emphasized that the product is suitable for human consumption.

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UIF identifies 55 people in the CJNG financial network

The FIU detected 55 people linked to a CJNG financial network, including 16 front companies.

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The Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) of Mexico detected 55 people allegedly linked to a financial network of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The finding was achieved through specific financial indicators, as reported by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP).

Release 61 details that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury designated 55 people – 39 individuals and 16 legal entities – related to this structure. The action is part of bilateral cooperation against the finances of organized crime.

Indicators detected

The FIU identified “indicators related to possible operations with resources of illicit origin.” Among them: cash operations, acquisition of high-end vehicles, jewelry and real estate, international transfers, intensive use of credit and service cards, and inconsistencies in income reported to the SAT.

The authorities detected “possible inconsistencies between the income reported to the tax authority and the resources observed in the financial system,” which strengthened the identification of the network.

Front companies and complaints

Of the total, 16 legal entities had illegal activities. According to the FIU, some registered relevant operations, while others were front companies with “limited or no apparent economic activity.”

The UIF filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for the crime of operations with resources of illicit origin. It also included the subjects designated by OFAC on the List of Blocked Persons (LPB), and added eight additional ones—four individuals and four legal entities—linked to the same financial structure.

International coordination

The Treasury stressed that the coordinated actions with the United States seek to “prevent improper use of the financial system, combat money laundering and weaken the economic structures of organized crime.” The FIU maintains cooperation with national and international authorities, in accordance with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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US Treasury locates Florence as a drug production center

The Treasury Department identified the Zacatecas municipality as the CJNG base for fentanyl and cocaine.

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The United States Department of the Treasury identified Florencia de Benito Juárez, Zacatecas, as one of the key points of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) to manufacture fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.

According to the agency, José Octaviano García Martínez is the current head of the plaza in the area, accompanied by Cuauhtémoc Rivera Zepeda and Uriel Hernández Morales. These last two would be in charge of the clandestine laboratories in Zacatecas and Jalisco. All three report to Audias Flores Silva—alias El Jardinero—, designated as successor to the late leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho.

Criminal presence in a small municipality

Florencia de Benito Juárez barely covers 328 square kilometers in the south of the state, in the Sierra Madre Occidental, adjacent to Jalisco. Despite its size, the municipality has been the scene of organized crime operations.

In March 2025, authorities dismantled a camp used by a criminal cell. Months later, in June, they destroyed a greenhouse used for growing marijuana. Both operations sought to neutralize illegal infrastructure.

The municipal president elected in 2024 is Fortino Cortés Ramírez, who will conclude his term in 2027.

Recent violence and federal response

On Saturday, July 18, 2025, 10 bodies were found in the municipalities of Morelos, Pánuco and Sain Alto. Of the victims, six were construction, mining and entertainment businessmen. Two others were officials of the Fresnillo city council: Fidel Alvarado de la Torre, secretary of Municipal Social Development, and firefighter Jesús Gerardo Muñetón Hernández.

Given these events, the Secretariat of National Defense deployed 100 Special Forces elements on July 22. They joined the 400 Army and National Guard troops who had already been operating since July 19. They carry out ground reconnaissance and deterrent actions in Zacatecas, Guadalupe and Fresnillo.

The conflict in the region is not new. On May 20, 2011, a clash between rival groups—known as The Florence War—left 77 people dead. The journalist Alfredo Valadez Rodríguez documented this episode in the book of the same name, published by Ediciones Proceso in 2021.

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