ISSSTE Hospital Project Advances in Mexico City Meeting | SNTE Support

New ISSSTE Hospital in Chihuahua to be Built on 20-Hectare Site

A new hospital for the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE) in Chihuahua is moving forward, with officials securing key agreements for its construction on a 20-hectare plot of land. The project, championed by the Sección 8 of the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (SNTE), aims to serve over 400,000 beneficiaries of the ISSSTE healthcare system. This development represents a significant step towards improving healthcare access for state workers and their families in the region.

Progress at the ISSSTE Legal Directorate

On March 11, 2026, representatives from Sección 8 of the SNTE met with the ISSSTE’s Legal Directorate in Mexico City to discuss the project’s progress and establish a timeline for completion. The meeting resulted in a joint schedule of administrative and legal procedures, including land subdivision and fulfillment of all legal requirements. These steps are crucial for solidifying the hospital’s construction. The focus now is on finalizing the land donation to the ISSSTE, which will unlock the necessary budgetary allocations for the building project.

Land Donation and Budget Allocation

The proposed hospital site is located north of the Chihuahua City capital, along the highway leading to Ciudad Juárez. Finalizing the land donation is a pivotal step, as it directly enables the assignment of funds for construction. The 20-hectare parcel represents a substantial investment in healthcare infrastructure for the region. Details regarding the specific terms of the land donation were not provided in available reports.

Key Players and Support

The advancement of this project has been attributed to the ongoing support of Alfonso Cepeda Salas, Secretary General of the SNTE. His leadership and advocacy have been instrumental in driving the initiative forward. Representing the SNTE at the meeting were Gustavo Michua y Michua, Coordinator of the National College of Security and Social Rights of the CEN del SNTE; Eduardo Antonio Zendejas Amparán, Secretary General of Section 8; José Rigoberto Guevara Vázquez, CEN del SNTE Representative for Section 8; and José Alfredo Navarrete Paz, Secretary of Union Assets of Section 8. Alfonso Lechuga De La Peña represented the land donors. Representing the ISSSTE were Felipe de Jesús Zermeño Núñez, Legal Director, and Karla Melissa Medina Soto, Deputy Director of Consultative Services.

Background: ISSSTE and SNTE

The ISSSTE (Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado) provides social security services, including healthcare, to Mexican federal government employees. The SNTE (Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación) is the national union for teachers in Mexico. Section 8 of the SNTE specifically represents educators in the state of Chihuahua. The Sindicato Nacional de Administrativos del ISSSTE (SINADTISSSTE) is another key organization within the ISSSTE system, representing administrative staff and advocating for their rights and improved working conditions.

What Happens Next?

Following the agreements reached on March 11th, the SNTE and ISSSTE will continue working together to fulfill the commitments made during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s visit to Ciudad Juárez in September of the previous year. The immediate focus will be on completing the administrative and legal processes related to land subdivision and the formal donation of the 20-hectare plot. Once the land transfer is finalized, the ISSSTE can begin the process of securing the necessary budget and initiating the hospital’s construction. A specific timeline for the start of construction has not yet been publicly announced.

Confirmed vs. Unclear

Confirmed: A meeting took place on March 11, 2026, between representatives of Sección 8 of the SNTE and the ISSSTE’s Legal Directorate. Agreements were reached regarding a timeline for administrative and legal procedures related to the construction of a new hospital in Chihuahua. The hospital will be built on a 20-hectare plot of land north of Chihuahua City.

Unclear: The specific details of the land donation agreement remain undisclosed. The exact budgetary allocation for the hospital’s construction has not been publicly announced. A firm start date for construction has not been established. The full scope of services the new hospital will offer has not been detailed.