Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of the Interior, Outlines Plans
On Friday, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the Secretary of the Interior (Segob) in Mexico’s government, announced that her administration is developing policies and strategies to provide better life and development opportunities for the Mexican people. Rodríguez made these statements while presiding over the ordinary session of the Plenum of the National Population Council.
Addressing Demographic Challenges
Rodríguez highlighted that the current demographic scenario in Mexico necessitates a strategy transcending generations, addressing population challenges associated with the changing age structure. She emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among all institutions to capitalize on demographic and gender bonuses.
Leveraging Opportunities
In the context of World Population Day, Rodríguez identified a significant “window of opportunity” to broaden access to employment, economic development poles, and overall well-being.
Updating Policies and Laws
The Secretary stressed the need to implement the National Population Program and update the General Population Law. This would enable anticipation of demographic prospects and continue generating data to guide public policies.
Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Rodríguez also underscored the administration’s commitment to strengthening the full exercise of sexual and reproductive rights. However, she acknowledged that further efforts are required to advance the National Prevention Strategy.
Preparing for an Aging Population
With Mexico’s population aging, Rodríguez emphasized the necessity of preparing for an increasingly longevous society. She highlighted initiatives like the “Home by Home” Health Program, which caters to the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as contributions to building the National Care System.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of Mexico’s government? The administration is working on policies and strategies to improve life and development opportunities for the Mexican people.
- What demographic challenges is Mexico facing? The country is dealing with a changing age structure, requiring a strategy that transcends generations and addresses associated population challenges.
- What opportunities does the government aim to leverage? The administration seeks to broaden access to employment, economic development, and overall well-being.
- What steps is the government taking to update policies? The government plans to implement the National Population Program and update the General Population Law to anticipate demographic prospects and guide public policies.
- How is the government promoting sexual and reproductive rights? The administration is committed to strengthening the full exercise of sexual and reproductive rights, though further efforts are needed to advance the National Prevention Strategy.
- What measures is Mexico taking to prepare for an aging population? The government is focusing on initiatives like the “Home by Home” Health Program and contributing to the National Care System.
