Mexico allocates billions to school and clinic improvement programs

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced significant federal investments for social infrastructure in Mexico. For 2026, approximately 24 billion pesos are earmarked for the “La Escuela es Nuestra” program, which focuses on the rehabilitation and expansion of basic and upper secondary education facilities. The program has already benefited over 141,000 schools, reaching approximately 75.8 percent of the national total.

Additionally, more than 5 billion pesos will be directed toward the “La Clínica es Nuestra” initiative. This program supports the ISSSTE and IMSS Bienestar to improve medical infrastructure and equipment. Martí Batres, director of ISSSTE, reported that 699 million pesos have already been used to benefit 633 medical units, while Alejandro Svarch, director of IMSS Bienestar, noted that 4.76 billion pesos are planned for 2026 to support nearly 8,800 health centers, including new coverage in Yucatán.

These programs utilize a direct delivery model, where resources are managed by community committees, such as parents for schools and health committees for clinics, to ensure funds reach intended projects without intermediaries.