# Benito Juárez municipal waste cleanup and senior aid

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benito-jurez-municipal-waste-cleanup-and-senior-aid
> Updated: 2026-08-05T19:07:35.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In early July, municipal authorities in Benito Juárez (alongside counterparts in Chihuahua) began dismantling illegal dump sites, marking the start of a coordinated effort to address uncontrolled waste.

By early August, the Benito Juárez municipality in Cancún expanded the operation, carrying out large‑scale urban cleaning that included trimming dense foliage, removing vegetation waste, and clearing a clandestine dump that yielded roughly 150 tonnes of debris. Patrols were increased to deter future dumping. Simultaneously, the city launched the fifth edition of the "Abuelotón 2026" campaign, establishing more than 80 collection points to gather essential items for vulnerable seniors, with a public ceremony at a local stadium.

No further developments have been reported since the early‑August actions, leaving the municipality’s combined environmental and social initiative ongoing.

## Claims

- Teletón launched its 2026 campaign under the slogan “Súmate a lo que nos une”. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Iaán Calderón, an 11‑year‑old from La Serena, was presented as the child ambassador for the 2026 campaign. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The official anthem “Súmate a lo que nos une” was performed by Princesa Alba and SINAKA. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The 90‑day campaign will culminate in a solidarity event on 6‑7 November. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The campaign targets rehabilitation for about 32,000 children and young adults across 15 institutes, with a new centre planned for the Ñuble region. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Mario Kreutzberger (Don Francisco) appeared in the first TV spot, urging collective participation. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- María José Zaldívar said roughly 70 % of contributions come from individuals and 30 % from companies. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The campaign aims to raise more than 44,253,268,546 Chilean pesos, exceeding the previous edition’s total. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Chile's Teletón launches 2026 campaign with child ambassador and anthem

Chile's Teletón starts its 2026 campaign with slogan “Súmate a lo que nos une”, child ambassador Iaán Calderón, anthem by Princesa Alba & SINAKA, aiming to raise over 44 billion pesos for 32 000 patients, with

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benito-jurez-cancn-boosts-city-cleanup-and-senior-aid-drive

### 2026-07-08: Benito Juárez and Chihuahua municipalities dismantle illegal dump sites

Municipalities in Cancun's Benito Juárez and Chihuahua cleaned illegal dump sites, removed hundreds of tons of waste, and warned of fines for future dumping.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benito-jurez-and-chihuahua-municipalities-dismantle-illegal-dump-sites

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