Claudia Sheinbaum and Ricardo Gallardo Pledge for San Luis Potosí’s Development

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September 13, 2025

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Collaboration Between Mexico’s President and San Luis Potosí Governor

During Mexico’s first state government report from San Luis Potosí, accompanied by the state’s governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed strategic projects to drive unlimited growth. These include the construction of a passenger train connecting San Luis Potosí to Querétaro and Nuevo Laredo, superhighways between Ciudad Valles-Tampico and Tamazunchale-Huejutla, and the development of an airport in Tamuín.

Governor Ricardo Gallardo’s Acknowledgement

At the Potosí Business Center, Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona welcomed President Sheinbaum Pardo, stating, “Mexico and San Luis Potosí are experiencing their best moments. We will continue walking with you in this great transformation,” emphasizing the tangible progress made across the state in just one year.

Social Programs and Infrastructure Projects

In her address to the attendees on September 13, Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that over 785,000 San Luis Potosí residents benefit from social programs, receiving additional support through state-level social initiatives.

Furthermore, she previewed upcoming infrastructure projects such as the passenger train construction, superhighways Ciudad Valles-Tampico and Tamazunchale-Huejutla, over 40,000 housing units by Infonavit, new preparatory schools, a hospital project for Ciudad Valles, and the Tamuín airport development. These federal infrastructure projects complement Governor Ricardo Gallardo’s efforts, who has invested more than 22 billion pesos in crucial infrastructure over four years.

Addressing Teacher Debts

President Sheinbaum Pardo also announced the allocation of federal resources to settle historical debts owed to telesecundaria teachers, a result of Governor Ricardo Gallardo’s advocacy.

Key Questions and Answers

  • Who are the main figures involved? President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of Mexico and Governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona of San Luis Potosí.
  • What strategic projects were reaffirmed? Construction of a passenger train between San Luis Potosí and Querétaro/Nuevo Laredo, superhighways Ciudad Valles-Tampico and Tamazunchale-Huejutla, and the development of an airport in Tamuín.
  • How many residents benefit from social programs? Over 785,000 San Luis Potosí residents are supported by social programs, with additional assistance from state-level initiatives.
  • What other infrastructure projects are planned? Construction of over 40,000 housing units by Infonavit, new preparatory schools, a hospital for Ciudad Valles, and the Tamuín airport development.
  • How have federal and state resources been utilized? Governor Ricardo Gallardo has invested more than 22 billion pesos in infrastructure over four years, while federal resources will address historical debts for telesecundaria teachers.