Key Figures and Their Relevance
The director general of the National Lottery, Olivia Salomón, and Claudia Olivia Morales Reza, the head of Conapred (National Commission Against Discrimination), emphasized the importance of acknowledging and highlighting the ongoing struggle to eradicate discriminatory practices.
- Olivia Salomón leads the National Lottery, an organization that reaches millions of people across Mexico through its lottery games.
- Claudia Olivia Morales Reza heads Conapred, an institution dedicated to preventing discrimination and promoting equality in Mexico.
The Commemorative Lottery Ticket
Conapred and the National Lottery unveiled the Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1725 ticket, which carries the message: “Mexico is diversity, inclusion, and rights; words that transform.” This ticket symbolizes the nationwide commitment to building a more just, inclusive, and respectful country.
Ticket Details
- The Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1725 features a top prize of 7 million pesos in a series and a total payout of 24 million pesos in prizes.
- Two and a half million tickets have been issued, available for purchase at 11,000 outlets nationwide and online through miloteria.mx.
- The cost of a cachito (ticket) is 20.00 MXN, and the complete series costs 400.00 MXN.
- The draw will be streamed live on the National Lottery’s YouTube channel, Sorteos Tradicionales de la Lotería Nacional.
The Significance of the Event
This event concludes a series of activities marking the National Day for Equality and Non-Discrimination, commemorated on October 19th. The joint effort by Conapred and the National Lottery aims to raise awareness about discrimination and promote equality, inclusion, and respect for human dignity.
During the ticket unveiling at the National Arts Center (CENART), both Olivia Salomón and Claudia Olivia Morales Reza underscored the importance of recognizing and making visible the constant struggle against discrimination to ensure equal rights for all.
Salomón highlighted that the current era of transformation, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has seen not just institutional renewal but also a shift in how justice and power are perceived. She emphasized that equality is now understood as a universal right, not just an ideal.
Morales Reza stressed that each year on October 19th, Mexicans are reminded of the ongoing fight for equality, a result of centuries-long resistance for recognition and respect. Conapred’s annual jornada (campaign) this year focused on raising awareness and reflection on these issues, culminating with the commemorative ticket release.
Supporting Statements
Tobyanne Ledesma Rivera, representing the Subsecretary of Human Rights, Population, and Migration at the Secretariat of Government, emphasized that fighting discrimination requires constant effort, political will, ethical conviction, and coordination.
The Secretariat of Government, through Ledesma Rivera, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of peace, inclusion, and respect for human dignity.
Raúl Uribe Carvajal, representing Vicente Jurado López, Director of the National Arts Center, echoed the importance of ensuring all public spaces in Mexico are free from violence and discrimination.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who released the commemorative lottery ticket? The National Commission Against Discrimination (Conapred) and the National Lottery.
- What is the message on the ticket? The message is “Mexico is diversity, inclusion, and rights; words that transform.”
- What does the ticket symbolize? The ticket represents a nationwide commitment to building a more just, inclusive, and respectful country.
- When is the Sorteo Zodiaco No. 1725 draw? The draw takes place on Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 PM.
- How can one purchase a ticket? Tickets are available at 11,000 outlets across the country and online via miloteria.mx. The cost is 20.00 MXN per cachito and 400.00 MXN for a complete series.
- How can one watch the draw? The draw will be streamed live on the National Lottery’s YouTube channel, Sorteos Tradicionales de la Lotería Nacional.
