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INEA Reports 7,932 Indigenous Adults Served in Bilingual Literacy Push

The bilingual model teaches in mother tongues with Spanish as a second language across 66 languages covering 110 variants.

Overview

  • From January to August 2025, 2,811 indigenous adults completed a level, including 2,508 literacies in indigenous languages, 176 primary certificates, and 127 secondary certificates.
  • A total of 7,728 people are currently learning to read and write in their mother tongue through INEA’s bilingual model.
  • Women account for most participants, with 4,910 of the 7,932 people served receiving instruction.
  • Services span 66 indigenous languages and 110 variants, introducing Spanish as a second language with tailored materials.
  • INEA operates modules across at least 18 states to deliver local instruction, with 62 learners now in primary and 142 in secondary toward SEP-recognized certification.