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Mexico's Second Tequios and Murals Drive Draws Over 1.2 Million Youth Nationwide

Officials cast the youth-led art plus communal work push as a pillar of the national Strategy for Peace Against Addictions.

Overview

  • IMJUVE reported a little over 1.2 million youths participated, painting about 8,000 walls across all 32 states, surpassing May’s turnout of 1.085 million.
  • The actions unfolded in schools, neighborhoods, kiosks and parks through tequios and murals focused on reclaiming and beautifying public spaces.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the effort builds community, fosters creativity and offers alternatives that help prevent addictions.
  • Organizers are forming Comités de Jóvenes por la Transformación to sustain sports, culture, art, reading and chess activities in local communities.
  • Educational systems including Cecytem and UMSNH mobilized students for mural creation, cleanups, reforestation and other community work.