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Tamales, an invitation from Trump and a new train: Monday’s mañanera...
President Claudia Sheinbaum held her Monday morning press conference at Cineteca Nacional Chapultepec before attending the inauguration of the Santa Fe-Observatorio section of the long-awaited Mexico City-Toluca commuter train.
Sheinbaum promises continued humanitarian aid for Cuba — just not oil
Sheinbaum acknowledged on Sunday that the supply of oil is a "fundamental" form of humanitarian aid for Cuba, but that Mexico cannot run the risk of having additional tariffs imposed on its exports to the United States.
A brief history of Cuba-Mexico relations
The relationship between Mexico and Cuba was born during their time as Spanish colonies, and in the modern age has often been mediated by U.S. influence.
Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum’s sovereignty narrative faces its toughest test yet
How much sovereignty does Mexico really have? That question hung over the week of Jan. 26-30 as the United States exercised increasing authority within Mexico and weaponized tariffs to reshape Mexican foreign policy beyond its borders.
Sheinbaum responds to Trump’s Cuba threat: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico's efforts to avoid a humanitarian crisis in Cuba as the U.S. throttles the island's oil supply and a Baja California security update were topics of discussion at Friday's presser.
Sheinbaum’s ‘productive’ and ‘friendly’ call with Trump: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The U.S. president heaped praise on Sheinbaum after a call on trade and security issues, which pushed back the start of her Thursday morning press conference.
Sheinbaum celebrates record exports in 2025: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On the list of topics at the president's Wednesday morning press conference were Mexico's record year for exports and the economy minister's current mission in Washington, D.C.
No joint operation with US in Wedding capture, Sheinbaum insists: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The circumstances of the arrest of alleged drug boss Ryan Wedding were again the topic of discussion at the president's morning press conference, as U.S. authorities contradict Sheinbaum's version of events.
Did Ryan Wedding turn himself in or was he apprehended by the FBI? Monday’s mañanera recapped
Mexican authorities said on Friday that Wedding, a 44-year-old former Olympic snowboarder, turned himself in at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City last Thursday. That might not be the whole truth.
Reuters: Mexico may halt Cuba oil shipments to avoid angering Trump administration
Reuters, in an exclusive report published Friday, wrote that Mexico's "pivotal role in sending oil to Cuba" has put the country "in Washington's crosshairs," particularly as U.S. President Trump evalutes Mexico's efficacy in containing its drug cartels.
Is Mexico’s Supreme Court biased? Friday’s mañanera recapped
The president addressed criticism of Mexico's new Supreme Court at her daily presser, while the security minister shared the context for a U.S. military plane spotted in Toluca.
Why Mexico transferred dozens of ‘criminal operators’ to the U.S.: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also gave an update on the investigation into a deadly train crash and celebrated Mexican firefighters deployed to Chile.
Sheinbaum endorses Carney’s WEF speech lamenting ‘rupture’ of world order: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president took a moment to praise the address Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and pitched her government's vision of investment.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The energy equation
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains how energy integration has become the operating system of North American competitiveness, with Mexico now importing over 60% of its natural gas from the U.S.
Sheinbaum announces plan to standardize medical records and care: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Via the distribution of a new universal health "ID card," the Sheinbaum administration seeks to make progress toward a more integrated public health care system for Mexicans and foreign residents.
Why did a US military plane touch down near Mexico City? Monday’s mañanera recapped
At her Monday morning press conference, President Sheinbaum faced questions about the arrival of a U.S. military plane at the airport in Toluca, México state, on Saturday.
