Education as a Key Pillar of Claudia Sheinbaum’s Government
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), highlighted that education is one of the main pillars of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s government. He announced significant investments in the Becas del Bienestar (Welfare Scholarships) and educational infrastructure for Baja California Sur, totaling an estimated 923 million pesos by 2025.
Current Scholarship Programs
- Beca Universal “Rita Cetina”: This scholarship program currently supports 47,130 secondary school students in Baja California Sur with an investment of 383 million pesos.
- Beca para el Bienestar Benito Juárez: This scholarship benefits 31,709 students in higher secondary education with more than 300 million pesos invested.
Higher Education Support
Through the Jóvenes Escribiendo el Futuro (Youth Writing the Future) program, SEP supports 2,157 students in higher education with over 62 million pesos invested.
Infrastructure Investments
- La Escuela es Nuestra (LEEN): This initiative will support 276 basic education planteles and 46 higher secondary education institutions with nearly 120 million pesos for 2025.
- Bachillerato Expansion: More than 58 million pesos will be allocated to convert a secondary school without evening classes and expand the Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar (CETMAR) No. 31 in Los Cabos.
Healthy School Environment Initiative
Delgado Carrillo called on the municipal presidents present at the press conference to join the Vive saludable, vive feliz (Live Healthy, Live Happy) strategy. This initiative aims to implement guidelines that prohibit the sale and distribution of junk food within schools, ensuring a healthier generation.
Combatting Drug Addiction
The Secretary of Education also mentioned the national prevention strategy against drug addiction, “Aléjate de las drogas; el fentanilo te mata” (Avoid Drugs; Fentanyl Kills), as part of Mexico’s public policy to address drug consumption among students. This initiative has been recognized by the US government for its comprehensive approach and potential impact on containing this public health issue.
Governor’s Appreciation
Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, the governor of Baja California Sur, expressed gratitude to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Secretary Mario Delgado for addressing the educational, health, and addiction concerns of the state’s school community. He emphasized that after decades of neglect, the current commitment to education, health, and addiction control is finally being reflected.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who announced the investments? A: Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP).
- Q: What is the total estimated investment for 2025? A: 923 million pesos.
- Q: How many students benefit from the Beca Universal “Rita Cetina”? A: 47,130 secondary school students.
- Q: What is the focus of the Vive saludable, vive feliz initiative? A: To prohibit junk food sales within schools and promote a healthier generation.
- Q: What is the national prevention strategy against drug addiction? A: “Aléjate de las drogas; el fentanilo te mata” (Avoid Drugs; Fentanyl Kills).
