SUMMARY
October 2: Remembrance, Truth, and Never Again Repression
President Claudia Sheinbaum recalled the repression of the 1968 student movement in Tlatelolco and noted that the state had acknowledged then president Díaz Ordaz’s responsibility. She reiterated: “Never again will the state repress a social movement.”
Protecting Youth and Addressing the Root Causes of Violence
Following the attack at a middle school in Coahuila, the President announced a decree requiring online platforms to detect, report, and remove content that incites violence, abuse, or harassment. The “ABC of Emotions” and the “Line of Life” programs will be strengthened. Sheinbaum added that “we will do whatever it takes to protect children and young people.”
Culture and Arts Education for Transformation
Cultural events attracted 50 million participants; 1.85 billion pesos (US$83.34 million) were earmarked for educational spaces, and funding for creative projects increased by 45%. IMCINE grew by 25%; EFICA, an incentive program for producing in Mexico, will receive 400 million pesos (US$22.23 million); and the Carlos Chávez School Orchestra now has its own installations.
National heritage artefacts and culture returned to the people
Mexico recovered 5,686 archaeological artifacts—17,000 since 2018—and invested 520 million pesos (US$28.89 million) in archaeological sites and museums. In addition, 2,600 workers in the sector were reclassified with a 17% pay increase; a zero sales tax rate is proposed for bookstores; and 3.5 million books will be distributed.
