Mexico City implements winter assistance program for vulnerable residents

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada Molina has launched a winter assistance strategy titled “En temporada de frío, la ciudad te cuida y te cobija” to protect vulnerable populations from dropping temperatures. The program, which began on November 1, includes the distribution of free blankets and the daily provision of hot meals, bread, and coffee.

The initiative specifically targets individuals living on the streets and residents in the city's higher altitude areas where cold is more intense. In addition to food and warmth, the administration is organizing vaccination campaigns against influenza, COVID-19, and pneumococcus to mitigate respiratory health risks during the winter season.