Free animal sterilization campaigns expand in Argentina and Mexico

Municipal authorities in Argentina and Mexico are rolling out free sterilization and veterinary care programs to curb stray animal populations. In Argentina, the Zoonosis Directorate in José C. Paz held a multi‑service clinic offering castrations, rabies vaccinations and deworming, while the city of Concepción del Uruguay deployed its mobile “Castramóvil” to the 192 Viviendas neighborhood, performing dozens of surgeries and preventive treatments. Councilor Carlos Urtizberea of La Libertad Avanza publicly criticized the municipality of 30 de Agosto for failing to deliver promised castration appointments. The University of Northeast’s Faculty of Veterinary Sciences in Corrientes also organized a free rabies‑vaccination day for pets.

In Mexico, several municipalities have launched large‑scale sterilization drives. Tapalpa (Jalisco) began a five‑month free‑sterilization campaign targeting up to 1,000 pets, supported by state health authorities. The State of Mexico’s “Estrategia CERA” reported more than 19,000 free veterinary services, including over 4,500 sterilizations. Celaya announced a calendar of six mass‑sterilization events aiming to exceed 5,500 procedures this year. Puerto Morelos supplied medication and equipment to increase daily sterilizations to 15‑20 animals. In Ramos Arizpe (Coahuila), officials unveiled a new mobile unit capable of up to 30 sterilizations per day, extending services to rural colonies.