Governor David Monreal Ávila hosts transformation forum in Ojocaliente

Zacatecas Governor David Monreal Ávila led the Foro por la Transformación in Ojocaliente to facilitate dialogue between the government and local citizens. During the event, the Governor addressed residents from Ojocaliente, General Pánfilo Natera, Villa González Ortega, and Luis Moya regarding regional needs such as infrastructure, housing, water, education, and health.

Monreal reported that approximately 319 million pesos are distributed annually through direct social programs in the municipality. This includes 161 million pesos for pensions for 4,466 seniors, 29 million pesos for women aged 60 and older, and 28 million pesos for 916 people with disabilities. Additional resources are allocated to educational scholarships for primary and secondary students, as well as support for youth and agricultural producers.

The Governor also announced the expansion of social programs, including the arrival of the Corazón Contento program to the municipality. Furthermore, he noted that food basket deliveries containing over 25 items for Christmas dinners will begin on November 15. Future forums are scheduled for Tlaltenango, Zacatecas, Fresnillo, Villa de Cos, and Guadalupe.