Introduction to the Signing of the Convention
The Secretary of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (Secihti) of the Mexican federal government, Rosaura Ruíz Gutiérrez, and Puebla’s governor, Alejandro Armenta, signed a framework agreement to foster technological sovereignty in the state of Puebla. This collaboration aims to develop seven crucial projects in science, technology, inclusive education, and health.
Relevance of the Projects
The projects, as outlined by Rosaura Ruíz Gutiérrez, include:
- Casa de Diseño de Semiconductores – Kutsari
- Centro de Diseño Olinia
- Centro de Cómputo de alto rendimiento e inteligencia artificial, Red Ecos
- Divulgación Científica
- Construction of campus for the National University Rosario Castellanos in the health area
- Establishment of a National University Rosario Castellanos in Eloxochitlán municipality
Key Figures and Their Roles
Alejandro Armenta, the governor of Puebla, emphasized his administration’s readiness to collaborate on the federal government’s key science and technology projects under President Claudia Sheinbaum. He highlighted the importance of human development as a cornerstone for Puebla, aligning with the federal government’s vision.
Notable attendees included:
- Roberto Capuano Tripp and Rafael Garayoa Guajardo, coordinators of the Olinia project
- Edmundo Antonio Gutiérrez Domínguez, director general of Innova Bienestar de México
- Edmundo Gutiérrez, responsible for the Kutsari project
- Román Meyer Falcón, architect from the Unit of Projects of Urban Infrastructure and Public Space at the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport
- Alma Herrera, rector general of the Universidad Rosario Castellanos
- Antonio Morales Gómez, director general of the Universidad de la Salud
Governor Armenta’s Contributions and Future Plans
Governor Armenta underscored the significance of sharing Puebla’s talent for participation in the federal government’s electric vehicle development projects. He also announced plans to work on a project promoting technological tourism.
Armenta reminded attendees of his efforts to protect Puebla’s mineral resources by advocating for the nacionalization of lithium, crucial for technological industry growth, during his time as Senate President.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who signed the convention? Rosaura Ruíz Gutiérrez, Secretary of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (Secihti) of the Mexican federal government, and Alejandro Armenta, Governor of Puebla.
- What are the seven key projects? Casa de Diseño de Semiconductores – Kutsari, Centro de Diseño Olinia, Centro de Cómputo de alto rendimiento e inteligencia artificial, Red Ecos, Divulgación Científica, construction of campus for the National University Rosario Castellanos in the health area, and establishment of a National University Rosario Castellanos in Eloxochitlán municipality.
- Who are the notable attendees? Roberto Capuano Tripp and Rafael Garayoa Guajardo, coordinators of the Olinia project; Edmundo Antonio Gutiérrez Domínguez, director general of Innova Bienestar de México; Edmundo Gutiérrez, responsible for the Kutsari project; Román Meyer Falcón, architect from the Unit of Projects of Urban Infrastructure and Public Space at the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport; Alma Herrera, rector general of the Universidad Rosario Castellanos; Antonio Morales Gómez, director general of the Universidad de la Salud; Adrián Martínez from the National Autonomous University of Mexico; and Alberto López Reyes from the National Institute of Rehabilitation “Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra”.
- What are Governor Armenta’s future plans? Promote technological tourism and continue supporting the federal government’s electric vehicle development projects.
