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Mexico’s 2027 election cycle has begun: What to know

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The mid-term vote on June 6 shapes up as a referendum on the Morena governing project and President Sheinbaum's performance in office as it determines the majority in Congress.

Vance reacts to a protester by calling the Mexican flag ‘symbol...

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The U.S. vice president also called the heckler an "idiot" and invited him to "get your ass over there [to Mexico]," earning praise for a deft mic-drop comeback, though at least one major network journailst wondered if it was a little too deft for an unplanned incident.
President Sheinbaum at her Sept. 11 press conference

Officials report 63% drop in Chiapas homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum highlighted a 63% drop in Chiapas homicides at Friday's mañanera, along with new plans for basic math education and a cartel "hospital" discovered in Jalisco.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Rubio doubles down on claims that cartels control large areas of Mexico, hinting at...

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In his Wednesday remarks, Rubio said the U.S. would rather work with Mexico against cartels, but warned the threat will have to be confronted "one way or the other."
President Sheinbaum at her Sept. 10 mañanera

Sheinbaum tells Rubio to leave Mexico out of US midterms politics: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum had a sharp response for Marco Rubio's claim that cartels control 'vast territories' of Mexico — plus updates on the 2026-27 election season and the investigation into a federal legislators's death.
Sheinbaum Sept. 9, 2026

Sheinbaum optimistic about Mexico’s 2027 growth prospects: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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The delayed economic impact of public and public-private investment projects carried out this year could boost Mexico's growth next year beyond the anticipated 1.5%-2.5% range, according to President Sheinbaum.
National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there was an average of 40.8 homicides per day in August, a reduction of 53% compared to September 2024

Daily homicides down 53% in latest security report: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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The daily homicide average in August was the lowest of any month since Sheinbaum took office 23 months ago.
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a social media campaign on Sunday featuring different maps of New Mexico labeled as "New America."

After renaming the Gulf and a Great Lake, Trump proposes a ‘more prestigious and beautiful’ name for New Mexico

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U.S. President Trump would apparently like to rename New Mexico "New America," even though he has no legal authority to change the name of a U.S. state.
Mexico's Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing

Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing

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SRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year.
Vicente Fox with PRI leader Alito Moreno and allies

Why did former President Vicente Fox meet with PRI leader ‘Alito’ Moreno?

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The 84-year-old Fox, who once referred to the PRI as “black vipers, vermin and tadpoles,” met with PRI leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas on Friday at the headquarters of the party’s National Executive Committee.
Sheinbaum Sept 7, 2026

Sheinbaum criticizes PRI-PAN alliance and addresses Sinaloa ammonia plant pushback: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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On Monday, President Sheinbaum shared her opinion of a resurgent opposition bloc and allayed fears that a still-under-construction ammonia plant in Topolobambo, Sinaloa, would be allowed to operate in violation of its environmental commitments.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Defense minister responds to US anti-drone border operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum traveled to Zacatecas for her Friday presser, where officials touted security gains, addressed US drone takedowns and reported on the killing of a well-known musician and his family.
Alejandro Moreno, leader of Mexico's PRI party, speaking at a podium during a congressional session in Mexico City.

‘A pact with organized crime’: Opposition’s response to Sheinbaum’s second year report

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Sheinbaum says homicides are down. Not so, opposition leaders countered this week, alleging a cover-up on crime stats and a "pact" with cartels.
President Sheinbaum at her September 3 mañanera press conference.

Sheinbaum touts Mexico’s trade position amid US tariff talks: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum reported on the ongoing Mexico-U.S. tariff talks, recapped her meeting with Colombian ex-President Petro and addressed a recent high-profile murder at her Thursday presser.
Ana Valdez

Meet Ana Valdez, a Forbes ’50 over 50′ illuminating the Latino narrative in the United States

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Valdez leads the Los Angeles-based Latino Donor Collaborative, a data-forward organization providing a new narrative about U.S. Latinos that accurately reflects their contributions to society, politics and the economy.
Sheinbaum Sept. 2, 2026

Sheinbaum accuses US of meddling in her government: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum largely avoided criticizing the U.S. government during her second annual report on Tuesday, but less than 24 hours later, she reiterated her view that the Trump administration is meddling in Mexican affairs.