Mexico Launches '25 for 25' Initiative to Distribute 2.5 Million Books Across Latin America

Mexicos 25 for 25 initiative, announced by Paco Ignacio Taibo II, aims to distribute 2.5 million contemporary Latin American literature books to youth, promoting cultural literacy across the region.

• On October 23, 2023, Paco Ignacio Taibo II unveiled the 25 for 25 initiative to distribute 2.5 million books across Latin America, focusing on contemporary literature.
• The project is spearheaded by the Fondo de Cultura Económica, emphasizing the importance of literature in shaping cultural identity and fostering reading habits among young people.
• The 25 for 25 initiative seeks to enhance access to literature in Mexico and other Latin American countries, encouraging a new generation to engage with their cultural heritage.