Introduction to Claudia Sheinbaum and Her Role
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, visited Jalisco as part of her “La Transformación Avanza” (The Transformation is Advancing) tour to provide an account of her first year in office. Sheinbaum, known for her commitment to infrastructure development and social welfare programs, has been instrumental in shaping Mexico’s policies since taking office.
Announcement of Road Resurfacing Project
During her visit, Sheinbaum announced that she would initiate the resurfacing of all federal roads in Jalisco, starting with highway number 80. This decision comes in response to the persistent demands from state and private sectors, as well as the local population for improved road conditions.
“We will resurface all federal roads in Jalisco, eliminating potholes. We’ll begin with highway 80, and I’ve already spoken to Jesús Esteva, the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, about starting this year. We cannot properly pave roads during the rainy season,” Sheinbaum Pardo explained.
Emphasis on Collaborative Governance
Sheinbaum highlighted the importance of cooperation among different levels of government to address public demands.
“Regardless of our political differences, it’s crucial that when we’re in government, we coordinate among municipal, state, and federal governments. I’d like to thank Governor Pablo Lemus for the excellent collaboration,” she stated.
Prioritized Projects
Sheinbaum emphasized the significance of passenger trains in the current administration, mentioning:
- The ongoing construction of the Mexico-Querétaro train
- The licitated Querétaro-Irapuato segment
- The upcoming Irapuato-León and León-Guadalajara trains
- The restoration of the Ciudad de México-Guadalajara passenger train
She also mentioned other projects, including the restoration of the Lerma-Santiago river and the Chapala-Guadalajara aqueduct, both of which will be addressed throughout her administration. Additionally, she mentioned support for light rail lines in Guadalajara and the construction of 68,111 new homes, along with the revitalization of abandoned properties in peripheral municipalities.
Social Welfare Programs
A significant portion of Sheinbaum’s report detailed the Bienestar (Well-being) programs and their beneficiaries in Jalisco.
In report number 29 of her nationwide accountability tour, she mentioned that 1.8 million Jalisco residents benefit from Bienestar programs, with an investment of 49,317 million pesos in 2025.
- 914,717 elderly residents receive pensions
- 46,439 people with disabilities receive support
- 8,662 young individuals are enrolled in the “Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro” (Youth Building the Future) program
- 11,785 students receive university scholarships
- 240,792 upper-secondary students receive universal scholarships
- 83,286 children receive primary school scholarships
- 6,654 children aged 0-4 receive support in the poorest communities
- 56,000 small producers receive “Producción para el Bienestar” (Production for Well-being)
- 50,144 producers receive free fertilizers
Furthermore, there are 1,521 beneficiaries of the “Sembrando Vida” (Living Well) program, 412,380 children receive milk through the “Bienestar” (Well-being) initiative, 4,214 fishermen receive “Bien Pesca” (Good Fisheries), and 2,250 public basic education schools and 117 preparatoria (high school) institutions have been supported through “La Escuela es Nuestra” (The School is Ours).
