President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will open a dialogue with other public and autonomous universities to understand their capacity to offer new places and expand enrollment for more students. Careers and disciplines related to science and technology will be prioritized. Sheinbaum highlighted her participation in student movements in her youth that called for the creation of new educational spaces to include more young people in university.
The new Rosario Castellanos universities will be built in regions that will be centers of well-being in the country, contributing to development in Mexico. The initial locations will be in Comitán, Chiapas, and Tijuana, Baja California, with plans to expand to other strategic locations.
Regarding her meeting with Mexican businessman Carlos Slim, Sheinbaum described it as a "very good conversation" in which they discussed the country's vision and private investment. She emphasized Slim's interest in the geolocation project and the possibility of linking private investment with public investment for national development.
On the other hand, the opening of 30,000 new spaces at the National Polytechnic Institute was announced during Sheinbaum's term, as well as the creation of additional campuses at other public universities such as the University of Health and the University for Well-Being Benito Juárez. The governor affirmed that prosperous times are ahead for Mexico in education.
After clarifying the notification regarding the elimination of the judicial reform from the Official Federal Gazette, Sheinbaum mentioned the importance of certifying that the QR code containing it did not lead to any site. Regarding the death of baseball player Fernando 'El Toro' Valenzuela, she expressed her condolences and sadness, highlighting his impact on Mexican sports.
In relation to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), it is expected to expand enrollment considering student demand and specific areas. Among the interdisciplinary programs offered are degrees in Data Science, Environmental Technologies, Foreign Trade, Economics and Development, Renewable Energies, as well as graduate studies in Education and Culture of Peace. The call for teachers will open in November and extend until December.
