Infrastructure issues disrupt school operations in Peru and Mexico

Educational institutions in Peru and Mexico are facing significant logistical challenges due to inadequate facilities and infrastructure issues.

In Chiclayo, Peru, the state school Nº11014 ‘Inmaculada Concepción’ is experiencing a decline in student enrollment and reduced instructional hours. The school lacks its own premises and must rely on rented spaces that are occupied by private institutions during morning hours. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that the school's reconstructed building cannot be used due to over 200 structural observations and serious technical failures. A report from the Lambayeque Regional Council noted that primary school classes have seen a reduction from 35 to 23 students per classroom, while secondary classes dropped from 32 to 26. There are concerns that this decline may lead to teacher layoffs.

In San Nicolás de Ibarra, Jalisco, parents of students at the Fray Juan Ruiz de Cabañas y Crespo Kindergarten are facing uncertainty regarding where their children will attend classes. The original school building is undergoing rehabilitation through the ‘Jalisco con Estrella’ program, and students were temporarily moved to the Casa Ejidal. However, local community members have indicated that the use of the temporary facility may be suspended, leaving families and school staff searching for alternative locations to ensure classes continue.