Mexico Establishes INEHRM as Decentralized Science Ministry Body

The National Institute of Historical Studies of the Mexican Revolutions (INEHRM) has officially transitioned into a decentralized public body, now integrated with the Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECHITI). This significant change, announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, elevates INEHRM from a research institute to a public center for study, aligning it with institutions like the Doctor José María Luis Mora Research Institute and the Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE).

The decree establishing INEHRM as a public decentralized body grants it its own legal personality and assets. Its mandate now encompasses providing free, excellent public higher education focused on history, social sciences, humanities, and the historical memory of various communities, including indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples, women, and diverse gender identities. The goal is to cultivate new generations with social consciousness and commitment, contributing to a more just and inclusive society.

This new status empowers INEHRM to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, accredit study programs, and develop cultural content. It will also actively disseminate its research findings through exhibitions, radio and television programs, and social media. INEHRM has announced that its admission call for the first student cohort will be released in the coming days, marking a new chapter for the institution.