Introduction
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico, expressed his best wishes to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as she attends the G7 Leaders Summit with heads of state from the world’s most powerful countries. Delgado participated in the ceremony to distribute 10,000 transportation scholarships for university students, organized by the Government of Mexico City.
Becas para el Bienestar and La Escuela es Nuestra
Delgado highlighted that the federal government operates Mexico’s largest social program, Becas para el Bienestar, which benefits 13 million people. He also mentioned that this year, 25 billion pesos will be allocated to La Escuela es Nuestra (LEEN) for the rehabilitation of basic and upper-secondary education facilities.
Support for President Sheinbaum at the G7 Summit
Before distributing the scholarships, Delgado Carrillo expressed his support for President Sheinbaum at the G7 Summit, where she advocates for Mexico’s sovereignty among global leaders. He emphasized that education is a right, not a privilege or commodity.
Education as a Priority
Speaking on the Zócalo’s capital stage, Delgado Carrillo emphasized that education is a fundamental right. He mentioned the federal government’s commitment to ensuring this right through various factors that enable students to remain in school.
Purpose of Scholarship Programs
Delgado Carrillo explained that scholarship programs aim to provide financial assistance, enabling students to cover diverse needs such as textbooks, school supplies, and living expenses. He also introduced the Vive saludable, vive feliz program, which links health with education to foster healthy eating habits and encourage participation in artistic and sports activities among Mexican youth.
Recent Educational Initiatives
Delgado Carrillo mentioned the Second National Day for Peace and Against Addictions, which engaged over two and a half million people nationwide in promoting sports and cultural activities. He also highlighted the Mi derecho, mi lugar strategy, through which more than 40% of eligible youth have chosen their educational institutions, with the majority securing their first or second choices.
Investments in Education by Mexico City’s Government
Clara Brugada Molina, the Head of Government of Mexico City, announced that her administration will invest 8 billion pesos in educational programs this year. These initiatives include distributing scholarships, providing school supplies and uniforms, rehabilitating 500 schools, and promoting culture and sports.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Mario Delgado Carrillo? He is the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico.
- What is the significance of the G7 Summit for President Claudia Sheinbaum? She attends the summit to advocate for Mexico’s sovereignty among global leaders.
- What are the two major education programs mentioned? Becas para el Bienestar and La Escuela es Nuestra (LEEN).
- What is the purpose of the Vive saludable, vive feliz program? It aims to promote healthy habits and encourage participation in artistic and sports activities among Mexican youth.
- What is the Second National Day for Peace and Against Addictions? It’s a nationwide event promoting sports and cultural activities to foster peace and combat addiction.
- What is the Mi derecho, mi lugar strategy? It’s a program that enables youth to choose their educational institutions based on their preferences.
- What investments has the Mexico City’s Government announced for education? An 8 billion pesos investment in educational programs, including scholarships, school supplies, school rehabilitation, and cultural promotion.
