Mexico: Regional political, legislative, and scientific developments

In Morelos, Silvia Salazar Hernández, the current Secretary of Welfare, has requested a leave of absence to run for the Morena party coordination in the federal District 2, which includes Jojutla, Emiliano Zapata, and Temixco.

In Puebla, the State Congress has announced plans to hire additional legal staff to address a significant legislative backlog. The move aims to assist the Directorate of Legal Affairs, Studies, and Legislative Projects in reviewing hundreds of pending initiatives.

Additionally, Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez, the Secretary of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation, visited Puebla to advocate for increased female participation in scientific fields. She highlighted the need to overcome educational prejudices and address technological gaps, specifically regarding semiconductor production.

In military news, approximately 400 young people completed their National Military Service in Puebla during a ceremony led by Brigadier General Juan Ernesto Estrada González.