Mexico City, March 3, 2025. The Senate of the Republic was the scenario where students from the Universidad Panamericana participated in the Youth Parliamentan event organized in coordination with the Upper House of the Congress of the Union.. The objective of this simulation was for young university students to learn first-hand about the legislative process and get an insight into parliamentary life, fostering their interest in politics and public service.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Sen. Cynthia Iliana López Castropresident of the Consumer Defense Commission of the Senate of the Republic; Dr. Santiago García Álvarez, president of the Dr. Santiago García Álvarezrector of the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus; Mtra. Cecilia Canal Garrido, vice rector of the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus; Mtra.vice rector of the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus; Dr. Guillermo Tenorio Cuauhtémoc, vice rector of the Universidad Panamericana Mexico City campus; and Dr. Guillermo Tenorio Cuetodirector of the School of Government and Economicsand Mtro. Héctor Casillas Martínezdirector of Graduate Studies.
Preparation and perseverance: keys to success in politics
During her speech, Senator López Castro shared with the young people: "Politics is not immediate (...), it is a process of patience and perseverance.". In addition, she highlighted the reform that allows young people to vote from the age of 18, promoted together with Senator Andrea Chávez."Today in Mexico, you already have the right to be legislators, take advantage of it".he urged.
The senator also offered practical advice to young people: "Prepare yourselves, finish your degrees and continue with master's degrees and doctorates. Academic preparation is fundamental, but it is also important to combine the theoretical with the practical. An integral politician is one who not only studies, but is also in contact with the people.", he affirmed.
To be agents of change
The rector also called on young people to think innovatively and be agents of change.. "You have the energy, the ideas and the strength to transform the present and build a better future .. Don't be afraid to think differently and to propose innovative solutions".he said.
He also recalled the importance of combining academic excellence with collaboration and dialogue, values that distinguish Universidad Panamericana. "It is better to set the goal of excellence and not achieve it, than to settle for mediocrityHe quoted Panamericana's founder, Carlos Llano, as saying, "It is better to aim for excellence and not achieve it than to settle for mediocrity.
Dr. Santiago García closed his speech with a strong message: "The world is yours. You have the opportunity to build a fairer, more prosperous and more caring country. Do not waste this opportunity"..
Cecilia Canal highlighted the university's commitment to the formation of integral leaders.. "This event is another example of our efforts to provide our students with the necessary tools to become agents of change in society," she said.she said.
An event that inspires future leaders
During the event, the young parliamentarians were sworn in and pledged to perform their duties with responsibility and decorum during the legislative simulation. Afterwards, the participants were presented with awards, highlighting their commitment and dedication.
The Youth Parliament was not only an opportunity for students to live the experience of being legislators, but also a space to reflect on the role of young people in building a more just and prosperous Mexico. space to reflect on the role of young people in building a more just and prosperous Mexico.
With this event, Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to the formation of integral leaders in politics, economics and public service, providing its students with experiences that prepare them to influence the future of the country.
Learn more about Universidad Panamericana at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-modelo-educativo/
