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Mexico’s Third School Peace and Anti-Addiction Drive Engages Over 5 Million Nationwide

A coordinated push mobilizes schools with family engagement to reinforce prevention and mental health.

Overview

  • Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the nationwide effort is the third Jornada and is taking place November 7–8 across secondary schools, high schools and universities.
  • Delgado led activities at Secundaria No. 93 in Mexico City’s Gustavo A. Madero, joining 487 students, teachers and parents in cultural, artistic and sports programming.
  • Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado launched the state rollout in Chilpancingo, framing the campaign as an integral strategy centered on education, opportunity and emotional well-being.
  • Michoacán authorities reported participation by more than 1,600 schools and over 200,000 students, with federal basic education subsecretary Noemí Juárez present at the Morelia kickoff.
  • Campaign activities span sports, arts, cultural and pedagogical work, and participants are invited to share efforts on social media using #elfentanilotemata and #jornadaporlapazycontralasadicciones.