# State of Mexico youth photography contest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/state-of-mexico-youth-photography-contest
> Updated: 2026-08-20T22:13:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Alejandra Figueroa Adame, a deputy for the Youth and Sports Legislative Commission of the State of Mexico, promoted the ‘Raíces mexiquenses’ photography contest. Organized in coordination with the International Youth Politics (PJI) organization, the initiative sought to provide young people with artistic spaces to express regional identity.

During the awards ceremony at the Institute of Legislative Studies (Inesle), Figueroa Adame emphasized that photography serves to preserve memory, inform, generate political critique, and transmit emotions. The contest encouraged participants to capture themes including urban and rural landscapes, factory workers, historical architecture, and natural landmarks such as the Xinantécatl volcano. Emiliano Ibarra Montes, the state president of PJI, noted that youth from indigenous communities are utilizing such platforms to preserve their traditions and roots.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Alejandra Figueroa promotes photography contest for State of Mexico youth

Deputy Alejandra Figueroa Adame promoted the ‘Raíces mexiquenses’ photography contest to help youth express the cultural identity and roots of the State of Mexico through art.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alejandra-figueroa-promotes-photography-contest-for-state-of-mexico-youth

### 2026-08-18: Toluca launches photography contests for Alfeñique Festival 2026

Toluca Mayor Ricardo Moreno has launched photography contests for the 2026 Alfeñique Cultural Fair and Festival, inviting local residents to showcase talent related to Day of the Dead traditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toluca-launches-photography-contests-for-alfeique-festival-2026

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