Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla Delivers Fourth State of the Government Report
On September 25, 2025, in Morelia, Michoacán, Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla presented his fourth state of the government report to the members of the Septuaginta Sixth Legislature. He emphasized that the ongoing Cuarta Transformación in Michoacán is a historic process in progress.
Building a More Just, Free, Democratic, and Inclusive State
Ramírez Bedolla highlighted that his administration has demonstrated the greatest peaceful feat in modern history, as Michoacán’s transformation is a historic process underway. He anticipated that the most significant legacy of his six-year term would be public works, as no such ambitious social investment program had been implemented in the past 50 years without federal assistance, using only state resources and without generating public debt.
Investing in Infrastructure and Combating Poverty
The governor reported that over 40 billion pesos have been invested in infrastructure during his first four years in office to transform cities into more habitable, secure, equitable, and human-centered places. He dismissed the notion that Michoacán is a poor state, stating that with honesty, they can assert that money was never lacking, but corruption was abundant.
- More than 1,300 kilometers of roads have been rehabilitated to provide faster and safer routes for the population and productive sectors, with assurance of maintenance until the end of his term in 2027.
- With support from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the expansion of the Siglo XXI highway is underway to strengthen connectivity with the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, and the installation of the Economic Development Polo for Well-being is being established in Zinapécuaro municipality.
Environmental Initiatives and Reforestation Efforts
In environmental matters, Ramírez Bedolla explained that Michoacán has implemented the Forest Guardian system, recognized by Climate Rights International as the best satellite surveillance system worldwide. It combines artificial intelligence to protect forests while combating deforestation, forest fires, and illegal water wells.
- Over 10 million trees have been planted this year, and for the first time, millions of pre-germinated seeds have been sown using drones to reforest the territory.
- The Decree of Good Practices for Avocados has been promulgated, certifying over 70% of the product exported to the United States without deforestation traces.
- Reforestation and rehabilitation efforts of 40 springs in Pátzcuaro Lake have improved air quality, thanks to collaborative work among governments and communities.
Reducing Poverty and Advancing Education
The governor highlighted that poverty reduction is a tangible outcome of social programs implemented by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador and expanded by President Claudia Sheinbaum, resulting in improved incomes for families and the escape from poverty of 500,000 Michoacán residents.
Michoacán has become the state that most advanced in addressing educational lag, completing three full school cycles and regaining educational leadership. The governor has visited 36 municipalities and communities for public consultations.
Security Improvements
Ramírez Bedolla mentioned that the state has reduced dolomitic homicides by over 60% since his administration began, and it serves as a national model in combating extortion with its now-to-be-Ley General for application across all states.
Investing in Healthcare
The governor emphasized that investing in healthcare is an act of justice, as Michoacán now combats cancer with linear accelerators and PET Scans, high-tech equipment previously inaccessible or reserved for a select few but now available to those who need them most.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla’s fourth state of the government report? The primary focus is on Michoacán’s ongoing transformation into a more just, free, democratic, and inclusive state through various initiatives in infrastructure, poverty reduction, environmental protection, education, security, and healthcare.
- How has Ramírez Bedolla’s administration invested in infrastructure? Over 40 billion pesos have been invested in rehabilitating more than 1,300 kilometers of roads and expanding the Siglo XXI highway. Additionally, the Economic Development Polo for Well-being is being established in Zinapécuaro municipality.
- What environmental initiatives has Michoacán implemented? The Forest Guardian system, recognized globally, uses satellite surveillance and artificial intelligence to protect forests while combating deforestation, forest fires, and illegal water wells. The state has also planted over 10 million trees and used drones for reforestation.
- How has poverty been addressed in Michoacán? Through social programs initiated by former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador and expanded by President Claudia Sheinbaum, poverty has been reduced, with 500,000 residents escaping poverty and families experiencing improved incomes.
- What advancements have been made in education in Michoacán? The state has made significant progress in addressing educational lag, completing three full school cycles and regaining educational leadership. The governor has engaged in public consultations across 36 municipalities and communities.
- How has security improved under Ramírez Bedolla’s administration? Dolomitic homicides have been reduced by over 60%, and Michoacán has become a national model in combating extortion.
- What healthcare advancements has the administration made? High-tech equipment like linear accelerators and PET Scans are now available across Michoacán, enabling more residents to access cancer treatment.
