The Northern Border Operation conducted in Badiraguato and Culiacán, Sinaloa resulted in the location and destruction of 46 improvised explosive devices. Additionally, a clandestine laboratory for the production of drugs and methamphetamine was seized.
Bodies of Mexicans killed in Texas plane crash arrive today: Sheinbaum
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that a Mexican Navy flight carrying the bodies of the Mexicans killed in the crash of a naval aircraft on December 22 in Galveston, Texas, will arrive in Mexico this Friday.
The King Air ANX-1209 crashed while transporting a child with burns to a specialized pediatric hospital for treatment. It was carrying four civilians and four crew members.
Sheinbaum Appoints Miguel Eduardo Hernández as Inspector and Comptroller of the Army and National Guard
By order of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, the Ministry of National Defense (Defense) appointed Miguel Eduardo Hernández Vázquez, a Division General and pilot in the General Staff, as Inspector and Comptroller General of the Army, Air Force, and National Guard this Friday.
In a brief ceremony at Military Camp 1-A, Division General Enrique Martínez López, Chief of Staff of the Defense, emphasized the importance of the position of comptroller general.
SEP Announces Administrative and Digital Reform of Upper Secondary Education
The Ministry of Public Education (SEP, its acronyms in Spanish) announced that this year it will deepen an administrative and digital reform of upper secondary education in the country, in order to improve student support, strengthen their learning, and ensure their retention in school.
Since February 5, the Northern Border Operation have been detained 10,232 people and more than 7 thousand firearms have been seized along with 127 tons of drugs and vehicles.
ISSSTE to begin construction of new hospital in Tlatelolco
The director general of ISSSTE led the completion of the demolition of the former “Dr. Gonzalo Castañeda” Hospital in Nonoalco Tlatelolco, Mexico City, where construction of a new hospital unit tailored to beneficiaries’ needs will begin in early 2026. He noted that the new facility will become a symbol of health, life, and an urban landmark for this historic area.
Afore XXI Banorte urges account holders to use only official channels
Afore XXI Banorte urged savers to carry out all procedures related to their Individual Account exclusively through official channels and directly, avoiding managers or intermediaries who request money, documents, or personal information. The administrator reiterated, in line with CONSAR guidelines, that Afore procedures are free of charge, do not require intermediaries, and must be completed personally to protect savings and prevent irregular practices.
Puebla to expand dual-lane highways in Sierra Negra and Mixteca
Governor Alejandro Armenta announced that in 2026 the state will promote dual-lane highways to improve connectivity in the Sierra Negra and Mixteca regions, with lower-cost projects and zero corruption. Key works include upgrades to the San José Chiapa–Acajete–Tepatlaxco–Amozoc route, the road to Atlixco, the federal highway to Río Frío, and the expansion of the Intermixteca from Atlixco to Izúcar de Matamoros and Acatlán de Osorio.
Since the launch of the Northern Border Operation on February 5, authorities have detained 10,103 individuals and seized over 7,000 firearms, along with 126 tons of drugs and 1,326.74 pounds of fentanyl.
San Luis Potosí reduces poverty through social programs
San Luis Potosí lifted 340,000 people out of poverty across its four regions, according to INEGI’s 2024 multidimensional poverty measurement. This progress stems from more than 10 social programs, including food assistance, scholarships, pensions, free transportation, school supplies, no-cost land, and health care, helping strengthen family incomes and improve quality of life statewide.
Banobras places bonds worth 13 billion pesos
Banobras successfully completed its final 2025 issuance, placing two bonds for a total of 13 billion pesos, confirming strong investor demand. The BANOB 25-4 bond reached demand of 6.93 billion pesos (1.28 times allocated), while BANOB 25-5 was placed for 7.6 billion pesos with demand of 9.2 billion pesos (1.21 times).
Inclusive and intercultural education, a pillar of the New Mexican School
From La Prensa Pemex elementary school in Gustavo A. Madero, Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado Carrillo stated that inclusion and interculturality are key pillars of the New Mexican School’s humanistic education. During the 12th Reading Marathon, held as part of the International Day of Migrants, he urged educational communities to guarantee the rights of children and young people in mobility situations and to embrace a historic responsibility grounded in Mexican humanism, peace, respect, and mutual understanding.
Let’s move toward a city free of extortion
Under the slogan Let’s move toward a city free of extortion, Mexico City’s government introduced a comprehensive strategy with 15 actions aimed at preventing, combating, and dismantling extortion networks. So far in 2025, authorities have recorded 234 arrests for extortion and 23 for attempted extortion, figures that significantly exceed those from the same period in 2024. The city was also noted as a pioneer in strengthening penalties by equating attempted and completed extortion and making the crime prosecutable ex officio.
Vive saludable, vive feliz strengthens school health in Mexico
Through the Vive saludable, vive feliz strategy promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, 11.2 million students from 86,000 public primary schools will become the healthiest and strongest generation in the country, according to the Secretary of Public Education. Health checkups will continue during the 2025–2026 school year and include assessments of weight, height, dental, and visual health; so far, more than 7.9 million students have been evaluated, with six states already covering their entire primary school enrollment.
In Nuevo León, the Norther Border Operation seizure 396.83 pounds of marijuana.
This operation also seizure 83.78 pounds of fentanyl and 6.61 pounds of heroin in Sonora.
Since February 5, the Northern Border Operation has been seizure 127.37 tons of drugs.
CFE advances electrification projects in communities of Chihuahua
By instruction of the President of Mexico, the Federal Electricity Commission addressed electrification requests in communities of Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua, through diagnostic and planning field visits. As a result, four electrification projects will be carried out—three through grid expansion and one using isolated systems—with an investment of 9.18 million pesos, benefiting 79 homes in highly marginalized areas, funded by the Universal Electric Service Fund.
New Safe Path inaugurated in Tijuana
With an investment of over 4.1 million pesos, the Tijuana government inaugurated a new Safe Path at the Technological Institute of Tijuana, Tomás Aquino campus, benefiting more than 14,000 people, including students and residents of the Otay Centenario district. The project involved installing 73 bollard-style lights along 876 meters, improving lighting, mobility, and safety in a high-traffic area.
Cleanup campaign launched in central EdoMéx
The governor of the State of Mexico launched a new edition of the “Limpiemos Nuestro EdoMéx” cleanup campaign in the state capital’s downtown area, with the participation of 150 public servants. The activities took place at emblematic sites such as the Government Palace, Parque de la Ciencia Fundadores, the Planetarium, and the Cosmovitral Botanical Garden, where more than one ton of waste was collected as part of efforts to improve public spaces and promote institutional involvement.
Mexico City strengthens strategy against extortion
Mexico City’s Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, presented the strategy “Towards a city free of extortion”, consisting of 15 actions to prevent and combat this crime. The plan includes a City Pact with business and social sectors. In 2025, 234 people have been arrested for extortion and 23 for attempted extortion, figures higher than in 2024. The city was a pioneer in equalizing penalties and prosecuting this crime ex officio.
Alliance boosts STEM education with a social focus
Fundación Por México formalized an alliance with the Katya Echazarreta Space Foundation to promote STEM education programs through the Aula Por México® model, with special attention to vulnerable communities. The partnership will promote projects with a gender perspective, actions to combat educational lag, and access to the Echazarreta Aerospace Camp, with the participation of Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican woman to travel to space.