Mexico public school and health infrastructure investment

An analysis by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) using official data from the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) identified significant deficiencies in Mexico’s public basic education sector. The report found that 57% of public schools lack internet connectivity and 56% lack computers. Additionally, 19% of schools lack potable water, 14% lack handwashing infrastructure, and 6% operate without electricity.

To address these needs, the Mexican government utilizes federal funding programs such as “La Escuela es Nuestra.” Pamela López Ruiz, director of the program, previously reported that 141,025 schools had received benefits, reaching 75.8 percent of the national goal. In the state of Sonora, infrastructure efforts have incorporated bioclimatic efficiency, such as thermal insulation and photovoltaic systems, to reduce energy consumption.

Expanding on these efforts, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced significant federal investments for both the “La Escuela es Nuestra” and “La Clínica es Nuestra” programs. For 2026, approximately 24 billion pesos are earmarked for “La Escuela es Nuestra” to rehabilitate and expand basic and upper secondary education facilities. This program has impacted roughly 8.8 million students.

In the health sector, the “La Clínica es Nuestra” program will receive over 5 billion pesos to strengthen medical units within the ISSSTE and IMSS-Bienestar systems. Alejandro Svarch, director of IMSS-Bienestar, reported that 4.76 billion pesos are planned for 2026 to benefit 8,797 health centers, including new coverage in Yucatán. Martí Batres, director of ISSSTE, noted that between 2025 and 2026, 699 million pesos were used to improve 633 medical units. Both programs utilize a direct funding model where community committees manage resources to ensure transparency.