MÉRIDA.- The Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena and his wifethe Honorary President of the DIF Yucatán, the Mtra. Wendy Meal Naalthey led a Physical Activation Macroclass which promotes the early detection of breast cancer, remembering that staying active is a way to take care of your health, raise awareness and save lives.
“I am very happy because today the color pink floods this space to give a powerful message: that life defends himself with consciencewith prevention, with union and with hope.”
“Seeing you here, in this physical activation macro class for World Breast Cancer Day, is a call to take care of our bodies, to take care of those we love and to strengthen the culture of prevention throughout Yucatan,” said the governor.
October is a special month
Before the owner of the Yucatán State Sports Institute (IDEY)Armín Lizama Córdova, the president pointed out that October is a special month.
It is a date on which thousands of women around the world raise their voices to remember the importance of early detection, since each story of struggle teaches that life can be reborn when there is a diagnosis in time.
During his speech, he thanked the joint work of the institutions that have joined this cause, recognizing the DIF Yucatán teamheaded by his wife, Mtra. Wendy Méndez Naal, and its director Shirley Castillo Sánchez, as well as all the agencies involved.
“This has been a transversal work; we have all joined together in this fight against breast cancer,” he emphasized.
More than 2 thousand people participated
In the presence of more than 2 thousand people who participated In this activation, Díaz Mena highlighted that what these actions seek is to turn self-exploration into a daily habit that saves lives.
“That’s why the motto says: Explore yourself, make it custom, make it tradition. Today more than ever we recognize the work of health professionals and promoters, who go house to house,” he stated.
He took advantage of the moment to point out that Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has given instructions for the delivery of the new O’Horán Hospitalwhere the agreement with IMSS-Bienestar will be signed to strengthen health services in Yucatán.
During her intervention, the Honorary President of the DIF Yucatán System, Ms. Wendy Méndez Naal, warmly thanked the families who participated in this activity, held in collaboration with IDEY.
World Day to Fight Breast Cancer
The above within the framework of the World Day to Fight Breast Cancer and announced that, to close the Pink Agenda, on the 30th, 55 women will be supported with their breast prostheses.
He said that they are not only moved by the energy of getting active, but also by the deep purpose of raising awareness and saving lives, since each step represents unity and well-being, since breast cancer does not distinguish age, gender or condition.
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Therefore, information, empathy and prevention must be shared throughout the community.
He added that, cAs part of the Pink AgendaOn October 26, the Pink Race with a Cause will take place in Izamal, an initiative that unites sport, hope and solidarity.
The proceeds will be used for mammograms, oncological wigs, implants and breast prostheses, directly benefiting women who bravely face this fight.
“Enrique Baxir Saidén Isaac” Football League
Previously, at the General Salvador Alvarado Stadium, the governor inaugurated the seventh edition of the “Enrique Baxir Saidén Isaac” Football League 2025–2026.
There he reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting local leagues, clubs and sports schools, with the firm intention that girls, boys and young people have more fields, more tournaments and more opportunities to demonstrate their talent.
Accompanied by the Director and Administrator of the Libanés Peninsular School, Margarita Saidén Ojeda, Díaz Mena recognized the Lebanés Peninsular School for its commitment to education and sports.
As well as the families who year after year support their children to participate in this league.
“It is in these spaces where the foundations of a healthy, supportive society with a spirit of improvement are built,” he stressed.
Event attendees
Present at the physical activation event were: Presiding Magistrate of the Superior Court of Justice and of Judicial Council of the State Judicial BranchErika Torres López; and the governor’s parents, Álvaro Díaz López and Fanny Mena Marrufo.
Senator Verónica Camino Farjat also attended; federal deputy Óscar Brito Zapata; the local representative Estefanía Baeza Martínez.
As well as the ambassador of the Expo Adulto Mayor, María Candelaria Balam Canul; as well as the breast cancer survivorEyka Marisa Baas Ortega.