Honduran Elections / Health Programs

Honduran Elections. President Claudia Sheinbaum commented on the electoral process in Honduras, emphasizing that Mexico will uphold a position of absolute respect for the self-determination of nations. She said the government will wait for the official results before expressing any stance. “We are going to wait for the vote count in Honduras. Our position has always been the same: self-determination of the people, as only the people of each country should decide their future. That is democracy; power must always rest with the people.”

Health Routes. IMSS-Bienestar Director Alejandro Svarch reported progress in the distribution of free medicines through the Rutas de la Salud program. “I have stated that the system is approaching its final structure and now has national coverage. So far, the program has delivered over 86 million medicines, supplying 8,440 health centers with pre-assembled kits and 646 hospitals across the country.”

Decent Treatment Program. ISSSTE Director Martí Batres outlined the actions and improvements under the Decent Treatment program, which aims to humanize services for beneficiaries and enhance the quality of medical and social care. The program focuses on expanding infrastructure, bringing services closer to public workers, promoting early detection of chronic diseases, reducing out-of-pocket health expenses, and strengthening humane and respectful treatment across all ISSSTE facilities.

Well-Being Pharmacies. President Sheinbaum introduced the initial phase of Well-Being Pharmacies, a program designed to ensure free medicine distribution for older adults and people with disabilities, complementing the Health Home-to-Home initiative. More than 8 million people have already been reached through home visits. Participation is voluntary, and during the third visit, beneficiaries now receive their prescriptions or are referred to health centers. With these prescriptions, they can collect their medicines at the designated location.

Money Laundering Behind Remittances. The President stated that there is no indication that remittances sent from the United States to Mexico are tied to money laundering. She said their growth reflects the solidarity of millions of Mexicans abroad supporting their families. She clarified that if irregularities arise, Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit and US agencies can coordinate to investigate possible cases. She insisted that remittances are a historical and legitimate phenomenon rooted in family support.

“We have no evidence that this is linked to money laundering. These are our people, 40 million Mexicans abroad, and between 12 and 15 million send money monthly. It is an extraordinary act of generosity.”