NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 2, 2026Hillsborough
Update on Federal Health and Education Programs in Ciudad Juárez
The federal 'Salud Casa por Casa' program is providing home-based medical care to seniors and people with disabilities in Ciudad Juárez, while new scholarship registration requirements are in place for high school students. Additionally, the 'México Te Abraza' center for deported individuals remains operational despite a significant drop in service demand.
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Residents in Ciudad Juárez are affected by ongoing home-based medical visits for vulnerable populations, new administrative requirements for student scholarships, and the continued availability of support services for deported individuals.
Key Facts
- The Salud Casa por Casa program employs over 260 health workers to conduct home-based preventive medical visits in Ciudad Juárez.
- A total of 181,212 preventive medical visits have been completed in the region.
- The Beca Rita Cetina Abarca scholarship covers primary and secondary education.
- Students entering high school (preparatoria) must complete a new registration, as the scholarship card is issued in the student's name rather than the parent or guardian's name.
- The México Te Abraza program has served 23,594 deported individuals since its inception.
- Demand for services at the México Te Abraza center has significantly decreased, with only one person currently requesting assistance.
- The México Te Abraza center will remain open to accommodate potential future increases in repatriated individuals.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMéxico Te Abraza“Support center for deported individuals.”personIsabel Lucero“Official explaining the Beca Rita Cetina Abarca scholarship program.”other23,594“Total number of people served by the migrant support program since inception.”organizationSalud Casa por Casa“Federal program providing home-based medical care.”locationCiudad Juárez“Primary region of program implementation.”other181,212“Number of preventive medical visits conducted.”other260“Number of health sector workers involved in home visits.”otherBeca Rita Cetina Abarca“Scholarship program for students from primary to high school.”