Background on Mario Delgado Carrillo and His Relevance
Mario Delgado Carrillo serves as the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico. His recent initiative, the Second National Jornada of Tequios and Murals for Peace and Against Addictions, highlights his commitment to fostering a culture of peace and preventing addiction among students nationwide. Delgado Carrillo’s efforts aim to strengthen community values and create safer, healthier environments for young people.
The National Jornada: An Overview
In line with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s instructions, the SEP collaborated with the Mexican Youth Institute (IMJUVE) and local educational authorities to conduct the Second National Jornada of Tequios and Murals for Peace and Against Addictions. This event took place simultaneously across all 32 federal entities, engaging thousands of students, teachers, and families in various activities.
Key Activities and Participation
- Mural Creation: Over 8,000 murals and fences were painted by students across the nation.
- Community Clean-up and Reforestation: Participants engaged in cleanup efforts, reforestation projects, gardening, and sports and cultural activities.
- Regional Highlights:
- Northern states (Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Durango, and Sinaloa) organized activities involving thousands of youth.
- Bajío and Western states (Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit) promoted murals and community actions in universities and upper secondary schools.
- Central states (Estado de México, Ciudad de México, Hidalgo, and Querétaro) created artistic messages of prevention and cleaned educational spaces.
- Gulf and Peninsula states (Veracruz, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo) conducted murals and community actions with significant impact.
- South-Southeast states (Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Tabasco) demonstrated strong community commitment through cleanup, murals, and cultural expressions.
- Central-Southern region (Morelos, Puebla, and Tlaxcala) combined diverse activities such as murals, cleanups, and walks for peace.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Second National Jornada of Tequios and Murals for Peace and Against Addictions? It is a nationwide initiative by the SEP, IMJUVE, and local educational authorities to foster a culture of peace, prevent addiction, and strengthen community values through artistic activities and cleanup efforts.
- Who participated in this event? Over 8,000 students, teachers, and families participated in activities across all 32 federal entities.
- What were the main activities during this Jornada? Participants created over 8,000 murals and fences, engaged in cleanup efforts, reforestation projects, gardening, sports, and cultural activities.
- Why is this initiative important? The Second National Jornada of Tequios and Murals for Peace and Against Addictions aims to create safer, healthier environments for young people while promoting a strong sense of community.
Conclusion
The Second National Jornada of Tequios and Murals for Peace and Against Addictions, led by Mario Delgado Carrillo and President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has successfully united young people from all 32 states of Mexico. Through artistic and community-building activities, this initiative strengthens the social fabric and promotes a more just, secure, and solidary Mexico.
