Every day, President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning presidential press conference and Mexico Solidarity Media posts English language summaries, translated by Mexico Solidarity’s Pedro Gellert Frank. Previous press conference summaries are available here.
Progress in Attending to Damages from Heavy Rainfall
Minister of Communications, Infrastructure, and Transportation Jesús Esteva said there were 358 critical situations reported in Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz, of which 99 have been attended to, 115 are in the process of receiving assistance, and 144 are pending, with 39 bridges damaged. Participating in the efforts are 4,741 workers, 667 machines, and 41 helicopters.
By state: Hidalgo: 65 municipalities affected Puebla: 23 municipalities affected Querétaro: 4 municipalities affected San Luis Potosí: 10 situations, 9 in the process of being attended to Veracruz: 10 municipalities affected
CFE Restores 91% of Electric Power
In coordination with the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) and Civil Protection, the Federal Electricity Commission announced that 91% of electric power has been restored in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí, and Querétaro.
CONAGUA Actions in Response to Rainy Season
Efraín Morales, head of the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), reported that a comprehensive river desilting program is underway in Guerrero, Tabasco, Hidalgo, Estado de México, Tlaxcala, Querétaro, Jalisco, Veracruz, and Chiapas.
In addition, collectors, barriers, walls, and protective structures are being erected to reinforce infrastructure and reduce risks during the rainy season.
House-to-house Census of Affected Households
The census began in 30 municipalities, focusing on Poza Rica, Veracruz and the most affected areas. Yesterday, 4,178 households were registered and 5,000 young people from the Youth Building the Future (Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro) program will help with cleanup efforts.
In addition, the number of Servidores de la Nación social workers will be increased in order to be able to reach all affected households.
350,000 Women now Have a Mujeres Bienestar Card
Minister of Well-Being Ariadna Montiel announced that more than 350,000 women have received their card, many gaining access for the first time to an income after years of unpaid work.
Medical and Vaccination Brigades in 5 States
471 health brigades have been deployed, with a goal of reaching 1,000. Each brigade includes a doctor, a nurse, and a promoter. So far, the following number of consultations have been provided: 6,252 in IMSS-Bienestar; 1,384 in IMSS, and 142 in Pemex. There are 90 hospitalized flood victims, all are in stable condition.
In addition, vector brigades for fumigation and mosquito control have been activated. A total of 5,859 healthcare workers are participating in 227 brigades and 46 mobile units.
IMSS Bienestar Intensifies Medical Attention Following Heavy Rainfalls
By the end of the week, 33 medical units will reopen. Nineteen mobile units and 47 brigades have been mobilized and 14 million pharmaceuticals have been delivered.
151 medical tents will be installed in four states, with 347 brigades and six rapid-response surgical teams deployed.
Economic Support and Productive Reactivation
Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard participated in the Emergency Committee to evaluate actions for local economic recovery, in coordination with business chambers.
Two New Youth Programs
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced: The expansion of the “Youth Joining the Neighborhood” program nationwide. The creation of 100 “Unstoppable México” High-Performance Community Centers for sports and professional training activities. The plan is to replicate the PILARES model, consisting of community centers offering a wide array of cultural, sports, and social assistance activities, in coordination with state governments.
Direct & Corruption-free Disaster Response
The President reported that this year, 19 billion pesos (US$1.03 billion) are available for emergencies, of which nearly 3 billion (U$160 million) have already been used.
Sheinbaum recalled that the old National Disaster Fund (Fonden) was plagued by bureaucracy and corruption, and that those defending it “long to have those privileges again.” She emphasized that now, resources are used transparently and directly for the benefit of the people.
Recognition to Clara Brugada for her First Year in Office
Sheinbaum congratulated Mexico City’s head of government, Clara Brugada Molina, on her first year in office, noting her “excellent work.”
Referring to the walkout staged by PAN legislators from the session featuring the report, she said ironically that “perhaps they were upset because there is no longer a real estate cartel.”
Redraft of Amparo Law
The Committee resolution was approved by the corresponding Chamber of Deputies commissions and will go to the Senate next week.
This reform:
No longer allows tax debtors to evade payment through amparos, a type of protective injunction. Those accused of money laundering and who are protected by amparos will also not be able to withdraw funds from their bank accounts.
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