A Comprehensive Development Strategy for 10 Million Residents
The federal government of Mexico has launched the Integral Program for the Eastern Part of the State of Mexico, a social, urban, and economic development strategy. This ambitious plan includes an investment of over 757,000 million pesos throughout the six-year term and encompasses 121 programs and actions in key areas such as health, education, housing, mobility, water infrastructure, and security.
Key Figures and Their Roles
President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that this initiative addresses a historical debt owed to the eastern part of the State of Mexico, which has long suffered from infrastructure, service, and opportunity shortages. Sheinbaum Pardo also previewed an upcoming security plan that will establish a unified police command for these municipalities, in coordination with the national security cabinet.
Impact on Densely Populated Municipalities
This plan will significantly impact 10 densely populated municipalities: Ecatepec, Nezahualcóyotl, Ixtapaluca, Chimalhuacán, Texcoco, La Paz, Chicoloapan, Valle de Chalco, Naucalpan, and Tlalnepantla. These areas are home to approximately 10 million residents.
Collaborative Efforts and Key Projects
The State of Mexico Governor, Delfina Gómez, highlighted the importance of teamwork and President Sheinbaum’s leadership in making this project a reality. The goal is to transform living conditions through an all-encompassing approach, focusing on dignified and hopeful development rather than just surface-level improvements.
Raúl Armando Quintero, head of the National Institute for Federalism and Municipal Development, explained that this plan was conceptualized during the presidential campaign and is now being implemented as a crucial commitment under the “second floor” of transformation.
Transportation and Mobility Improvements
An investment of 12,800 million pesos has been allocated for transportation and mobility. This includes expanding the Trolebús and Mexibús systems, constructing 20 new bridges, building 1,000 kilometers of safe pedestrian paths, and delivering paving machines to the municipalities.
Additionally, the plan includes purchasing asphalt for 600 million pesos and urban equipment such as LED streetlights and public art.
Healthcare, Housing, and Education Initiatives
The plan includes building hospitals, clinics, and health centers along with programs for improving housing and land regularization.
In the educational sector, Secretary Mario Delgado announced opening 10,200 new spaces in technical baccalaureate programs with a 3,000 million pesos investment. These programs will be available in municipalities like Chalco, Ecatepec, Neza, and Chimalhuacán. The curriculum will focus on future challenges such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, urbanism, and sustainable agricultural production.
Infrastructure Development Fondo
Jorge Mendoza Sánchez, Director General of the National Fund for Infrastructure and Public Services, announced the creation of an investment fund for infrastructure and productive development projects. This fund will receive contributions from federal, state, and municipal governments.
The fund will be managed by a Technical Committee composed of eight members: four from the federal government (Communications, Interior, Finance, and Welfare Secretariats) and four from the State of Mexico government, represented by Finance, Urban Development, Infrastructure, and Mobility and Environment Secretariats.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Integral Program for the Eastern Part of the State of Mexico? It is a comprehensive development strategy focusing on social, urban, and economic aspects with an investment of over 757,000 million pesos throughout the six-year term.
- Which municipalities will be impacted by this plan? The plan will significantly affect 10 densely populated municipalities: Ecatepec, Nezahualcóyotl, Ixtapaluca, Chimalhuacán, Texcoco, La Paz, Chicoloapan, Valle de Chalco, Naucalpan, and Tlalnepantla.
- What are the key areas of focus for this plan? The plan addresses health, education, housing, mobility, water infrastructure, and security.
- What is the role of the unified police command in this plan? The unified police command aims to strengthen law enforcement presence and tackle the root causes of violence in the targeted municipalities.
- How will transportation and mobility be improved? The plan includes expanding public transport systems, building new bridges, creating safe pedestrian paths, and providing paving machines to municipalities.
- What educational initiatives are part of this plan? The plan includes opening new technical baccalaureate spaces and aligning the curriculum with future challenges like artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, urbanism, and sustainable agriculture.
- How will the infrastructure development fund be managed? The fund will be administered by a Technical Committee composed of representatives from federal and state governments.
