Mexico's municipal animal sterilization drives expand to Colombia and Argentina

Municipal authorities in several Latin American cities are rolling out free sterilization, vaccination and deworming programs for dogs and cats. In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a mobile veterinary unit will serve the La Floresta neighbourhood on 26 June, part of a municipal effort that has already delivered over 1,000 free sterilizations. Ciudad Juárez’s Direction of Animal Welfare introduced an online pre‑registration system to manage large‑scale sterilization weekends, targeting 19 000 procedures this year.

In Resistencia, Argentina, digital appointment slots opened on 26 June for 250 free castration slots each month, available only to local residents. Valledupar, Colombia, held a public briefing on the new Animal Welfare Center, outlining services and upcoming sterilization campaigns. Meanwhile, San Luis del Palmar, Argentina, reported more than 150 animals treated in an integrated drive that combined surgery, vaccination and deworming.

Activists in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, organized a march on 28 June to raise awareness against animal cruelty and promote responsible ownership. In Santiago, Chile, the free ParquePet Invierno event gathered families and pet‑related businesses for two days of activities, adoption drives and education. A Spanish guide also outlined the requirements and benefits of free sterilization campaigns, emphasizing their role in public health and community safety.