SUMMARY
Plan México Strengthens Domestic Industry and Creates Jobs
Twenty new industrial parks were announced, bringing the total to 100
as anticipated under Plan México. With more than US$670 million in
investment and 32,000 jobs to be created, President Claudia Sheinbaum
emphasized that Mexico is strengthening domestic production and
reducing dependence on imports.
«Housing for Well-Being» Program Advances in Guerrero
The Fourth Transformation (4T) administration has reached the 26% mark
toward its goal of 50,890 homes being delivered in the state of
Guerrero, with thousands of units currently under construction.
Nationwide, the Infonavit housing agency reports that more than 46,000
homes have been allocated in 157 housing developments.
Serious Intervention by Foreign Agents in Chihuahua
Sheinbaum questioned the operation in which two U.S. agents -who were
armed and acting without authorization- were killed. The Federal
Attorney General’s Office (FGR) is investigating the incident and the
complaint involving Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos. Regarding the
governor, Sheinbaum noted that «her words speak for themselves; let
the people be the judge.»
The 4T Improves Wages and Combats Fraud at the IMSS
In response to the conflict involving the Mexican Social Security
Institute (IMSS), Sheinbaum highlighted the 8% wage increase, defended
freedom of trade union association, and criticized the PAN’s
opportunism. In addition, she announced measures against massive fraud
in Modality 40 pensions to protect workers’ retirement funds.
