Consulate General of Mexico outlines local investments, scholarships and community services

Marco Moreno, Consul General of Mexico, addressed the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 5, outlining the consulate’s investments and community work in the border region since 2022. Moreno said the consulate operates under international frameworks such as the Vienna Convention on consular relations and that it has invested in community programs for education, health and civic engagement.

Moreno listed program areas—health desks, financial‑advice programs, scholarships and cultural events—and described partnerships with local entities including Mariposa Community Health Center and the University of Arizona. He said the consulate has supported scholarships for Mexican nationals and Mexican‑American students in the county and noted that much of the funding comes from Mexican government sources. "We invest in this community with Mexican taxpayer money," Moreno said, adding that the consulate aims to work hand‑in‑hand with local governments and organizations.

Local reaction: Supervisors and community members thanked the consul for the scholarships and outreach. A local teacher who attended a scholarship event told the board she encountered grateful former students and urged continued consulate presence in Nogales.

Practical details: Moreno’s presentation included aggregate counts of events and participants since 2022; the transcript records the consulate’s view that roughly 80–85% of people reached through programs are Santa Cruz County residents. The consulate also described recent cultural events and a Day of the Dead celebration that drew close to 1,000 attendees.

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