Mexico City, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Mexico, Marcos Rodríguez, today thanked the governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramírez, for his recognition and wishes for the future implementation of the Yo Sí Puedo program, to lift half a million people out of illiteracy.
“We appreciate the kind words of Governor @ramirezlalo_ towards Cuba during his inauguration, as well as the recognition and wishes for the future implementation of the Yo Sí Puedo program, to lift half a million Chiapas residents out of illiteracy,” he said on X.
Yes, I Can is a Cuban teaching method in which numbers are used to facilitate the learning process of reading and writing by associating numbers with letters, and through which more than 10 million citizens in thirty countries have been taught to read and write.
The diplomat attended Ramírez’s inauguration on Sunday, wishing him success in his administration. He also reaffirmed the southern state’s willingness to strengthen its cooperation programs with the island.
During the ceremony, “we exchanged experiences with great friends who have helped strengthen the historic relations between Cuba and Mexico, and we reaffirm our commitment to continue promoting cooperation in all spheres,” added Rodriguez.
The day before, the ambassador held a meeting, which he described as fruitful, with Cuban doctors who provide their collaboration in various municipalities of Chiapas.
With them, “we discussed the state of cooperation, the altruistic work they do, concerns, and ongoing communication with the Brigade and @EmbaCuMex,” he wrote.
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