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Sheinbaum, Governors Review Road Reopenings and Aid After Early-October Rains

Officials aim to finish access repairs next, following a surge in cash aid to more than 70,000 people.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum held a virtual meeting with governors and federal officials to track progress on reopening roads and assisting affected families in Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
  • Welfare Secretary Ariadna Montiel reported that 70,256 people had received the first payment of 20,000 pesos as of October 26.
  • Alongside the cash payment, recipients are receiving two grocery vouchers and one appliances voucher as immediate support.
  • The Welfare census will determine housing aid tiers of 25,000 pesos for minor damage and 70,000 pesos for major damage, and Conavi has begun inspecting total-loss homes to guide relocations.
  • The Infrastructure Secretariat reports passage restored in 202 of 288 affected localities and clearance of 360 state and feeder roads.