September 4, 2025
During her «People’s Morning Show,» President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a straightforward message: «Buy your lottery ticket.» It wasn’t just any old phrase. The president invited citizens to participate in the National Lottery ‘s 303rd Special Drawing . It will take place on September 15th, right in the middle of the national celebrations.
What’s interesting is the lottery’s focus. It will be dedicated to Mexican migrants in the United States . According to Sheinbaum, the funds raised will be used to strengthen the consulate network . This is a measure that seeks to provide greater support to the 37 million Mexicans living across the border.
The gesture has symbolic and political significance. Symbolic, because it recognizes the enormous contribution of migrants—just remember the record number of remittances arriving month after month. And political, because it signals that the government intends to expand its consular presence . Furthermore, it aims to send the message that the Presidency has not forgotten them.
In the midst of the National Month celebrations, the raffle not only promises cash prizes. It also offers a nod of recognition to those who keep the connection with Mexico alive.
