Sonora reduces poverty through social programs
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In Sonora, Mexico, joint efforts between the federal and state governments helped 456,000 people move out of poverty over the last five years.
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s federal government and Governor Alfonso Durazo’s administration in Sonora invested 20 billion pesos annually in social development policies that reached over one million residents. These policies included direct financial assistance to vulnerable families and prioritized programs like pensions for seniors and people with disabilities. The state also launched specific initiatives to support particular groups.
During 2026, officials directed 200 million pesos to the Economic Strengthening Program for Vulnerable Families, providing extra income to over 16,000 households across Sonora’s 72 municipalities. Another 96 million pesos went to the Disability Pension program, benefiting 14,000 children. Sonora further expanded support for people with autism by creating the Beca Terapia program with a fund of 117 million pesos for more than 9,200 people.
The state government also increased financial incentives for young people, raising the first-place prize in the State Youth Award to 200,000 pesos in 2026 and expanding the number of annual winners from 10 to 48.
