Mexico invests in education and peacebuilding in Chiapas
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In Chiapas, Mexico, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of Gobernación, announced the construction, expansion, and renovation of 31 high schools with an investment of 586.4 million pesos to support young people.
The project is part of broader peacebuilding efforts coordinated between the federal government, the state government, and local municipalities. These efforts aim to bring programs, procedures, and services closer to residents of the state.
The new and improved high schools will be located in 26 municipalities across Chiapas, including Acala, Comitán de Domínguez, and Ocosingo. Along with the school improvements, the government has held 267 Peace Days in Chiapas, distributed informational cards about women's rights, and organized cultural and sporting events for children and young people. The state government of Chiapas is also investing in public works, roads, healthcare, and literacy programs.
These combined actions focus on addressing the root causes of vulnerability by promoting rights through programs like civil registry procedures, scholarships, and agricultural support. Additionally, the “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” initiative encouraged residents in 19 municipalities to voluntarily surrender 158 firearms between October 2024 and September 2026, receiving financial compensation in return.
