Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Highlights Education Legacy Ahead of 2027 Election

Governor Alfonso Durazo of Sonora, whose term ends in 2026, has declared his ambition to be remembered as the “Governor of Education.” He emphasized the expansion of the state’s scholarship program, which now covers students from primary school through university, aiming to universalize access to education as a cornerstone of the Fourth Transformation.

Durazo noted that his own educational opportunities were made possible by scholarships, shaping his policy focus. He also highlighted initiatives that sent students to Taiwan and promoted digital technology training, underscoring a broader push to modernize the state's education system before the 2027 elections.