Michoacán regional updates: social programs and local government initiatives

Various regional developments are underway across Michoacán, Mexico. In Morelia, the municipal government has authorized a 50% reduction in surcharges for unpaid property taxes, real estate acquisition taxes, and other municipal contributions, effective from November 1 to December 26, 2026.

Educational support remains a priority with the registration period for the Rita Cetina Universal Scholarship running from October 26 to November 6. Additionally, the 'Jalo a Estudiar' program has distributed over 57,000 pairs of sneakers to secondary students in the state, aiming for a total of 200,000.

In the judicial sector, the State of Mexico's Judiciary has launched a training program to certify personnel in public service standards. Meanwhile, the Michoacán Judiciary is introducing a specialized diploma to improve justice for adolescents.

Regarding electoral processes, the Michoacán Electoral Institute (IEM) is conducting consultations with persons with disabilities and indigenous Mazahua communities to strengthen political representation and accessibility for the 2026-2027 local elections.

In agriculture, Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla clarified that small-scale avocado producers with fewer than five hectares are not required to maintain a formal employer registry for labor certification, a requirement that applies specifically to exporters.