SEP reports record investment in schools and scholarships in the 2025-2026 cycle

One million teachers participated in CTE; 23 billion pesos for schools and 10 million scholarships.

Achievements of the 2025-2026 school year

The Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, presented the results of the 2025-2026 school year. Nearly a million teachers participated permanently in the School Technical Councils (CTE). The federal government allocated 23 billion pesos for works and equipment in 72 thousand schools.

“Looking back is looking at what we are and what strengthens us: a constant conversation between authorities and educational personnel,” said Delgado during the Eighth Ordinary Session of the CTE.

The CTEs were consolidated as learning communities to improve teaching, the official highlighted. In terms of support, the Rita Cetina Scholarship benefited 10 million public primary school students. In addition, eight million girls and boys received free comprehensive care through the Live Healthy, Live Happy strategy.

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Investment and reforms

Delgado reported that 23 billion pesos were channeled through the School is Ours program and the Participatory Administration School Committees. The resources were used in infrastructure, works and equipment in Basic Education, Higher Secondary and special modalities schools.

In labor matters, rights were recovered for teachers: salary increases, creation of the Pension Fund for Wellbeing and modifications to stop the increase in the retirement age. The USICAMM will disappear to make way for a new model that guarantees transparency and eliminates influence, nepotism and the sale of positions.

Other actions

The national health strategy valued 10.7 million students in 82 thousand primary schools (96% of enrollment). The Mundialito Escolar 2026, linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brought together more than 1.1 million students. The finals were held at the University Olympic Stadium.

The National Campaign for Peace and against Addictions “Stay away from drugs. Choose to be happy” integrated artistic and sports activities. More than six million people participated in the National Days, and 25 million in the Reading Marathons.

Finally, the SEP published an agreement to eradicate abuse in basic education, strengthening the prevention of school violence.

One year after the discovery in a crematorium, families march for justice

One year after the discovery of 386 bodies, families demand justice and an end to corruption.

March for justice one year later

On Saturday afternoon, groups of families affected by the Plenitude crematorium case demonstrated. The discovery of 386 bodies turns one year old, and the bereaved demand answers.

The protest began at the Latinoamericana funeral home, one of those identified by family members. From there, the protesters walked towards the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE).

Dora Elena Delgado, spokesperson for the Justicia para Nuestros Deudos collective, reported that at least 1,500 families were affected. The central demand: no more impunity, no more corruption and full justice.

Actions pending by the authority

The protesters carried blankets with messages of justice. They demand action against Coespris officials involved in the case, as well as the recapture of José Luis A. C., owner of the crematorium. He was released by a federal judge, and a red card from Interpol is expected to arrest him again.

So far, of the 386 bodies found, the FGE reports that 135 remain to be identified. The identification process continues.

The collective Memory, Dignity and Justice joined the mobilization. They placed a permanent memorial in the shape of a cross outside the Prosecutor’s Office, as a reminder of the victims.

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Sheinbaum asks to preserve native corn for national sovereignty

Sheinbaum highlights that native corn is key to food sovereignty and national identity.

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed that the governments of the Fourth Transformation defend national sovereignty in all areas. During a meeting with farmers in Pijijiapan, Chiapas, he highlighted the importance of native corn as a pillar of Mexican identity and self-sufficiency.

Defense of sovereignty through native corn

Sheinbaum presented the “Corn is the Root” program, whose objective is to improve the conditions of producers and reduce dependence on seeds controlled by large corporations.

“Conserving native corn also means defending sovereignty,” he stated.

The president warned about the risks of hybrid seeds:

“If we continue with pure hybrid corn, people will depend on buying seeds and those who sell the seeds will be a few companies.”

He stressed that preserving native varieties is essential to avoid this economic dependence.

“If we did not have native corn, we would lose a good part of food sovereignty, of what we are as Mexicans,” he said.

In addition, it extended the defense of sovereignty to the energy, cultural and food fields. She assured that the Fourth Transformation drives her “in every possible way.”

The program seeks to strengthen small farmers and conserve the genetic diversity of corn, a central element in the country’s diet and culture.

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Mexico sends rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes

25 specialists and 5 canine pairs travel to support search efforts in Venezuela.

Solidarity in action

After the earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 registered in Venezuela on June 24, which left 1,430 dead and 3,328 injured, Mexico reinforced its humanitarian support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) coordinated the sending of a rescue mission with the Mexican Red Cross and the Volaris airline.

“This afternoon a support team made up of 25 specialists from the Urban Search and Rescue Unit (USAR) of the Red Cross and the Cancun International Rescue Brigade (USAR BRIC) left for Venezuela, as well as a brigade element from the Azteca Topos,” the agency indicated.

Equipment and logistics

The mission includes five canine pairs and 3.5 tons of specialized equipment for search and rescue tasks in the rubble. The shipment was transported on a Volaris flight.

“With this, Mexico reaffirms its solidarity and commitment to the Venezuelan people in these difficult times,” the SRE said in a statement. Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco heads the coordination of this aid.

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