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Sheinbaum defends her decision-making independence from AMLO: Friday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum frequently praises Andrés Manuel López Obrador, but she made it clear at her Friday morning press conference that her predecessor no longer has a hand in the decisions taken by the Mexican government.
Spain admits ‘pain’ of Conquest as it presents exhibit on Indigenous...
Spain has so far refused to apologize for the Conquest, but Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares's conciliatory words may have cracked open the door.
Sheinbaum publishes book detailing her historic transition to the presidency
In a newly released book, the president chronicles the busy summer between her election and inauguration, giving almost equal billing to "the man who transformed public life in Mexico: Andrés Manuel López Obrador."
French president to visit Mexico next week: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The United States' aggressive maritime pursuit of alleged drug traffickers and an upcoming visit to Mexico by French President Emmanuel Macron were among the issues Sheinbaum spoke about at her Thursday morning press conference.
Sheinbaum condemns US boat strikes near Mexico’s waters: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats transporting alleged "narco-terrorists" in the Pacific Ocean on Monday were a key focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Wednesday morning press conference.
Sheinbaum dismisses claim of attack on security minister as ‘fiction’: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum fielded a question from a reporter on Tuesday about whether her security minister was targeted in a recent armed attack in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City where he has an office.
Scheduled US tariff increase on hold after bilateral talks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that she spoke to United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, and revealed that they had agreed to extend bilateral negotiations on trade and tariffs by a few weeks.
Morena Senator Fernández Noroña takes leave to visit Palestine this weekend
Fernández Noroña dismissed the criticism by opposition figures and activists, saying his trip reflects “solidarity with the Palestinian people.”
Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Ex-president Felipe Calderón hints at return to Mexican politics
Controversial former Mexican president Felipe Calderón Hinojosa indicated on Monday that he is thinking about making some kind of political comeback more than a decade after completing his six-year term.
PAN’s relaunch shows ‘lack of sensitivity,’ says Sheinbaum: Monday’s mañanera recapped
"There are tens of thousands of families affected [by the floods], with problems, and in the midst of that a political party relaunch is carried out (by the PAN). They could have waited 15 days, don't you think?" Sheinbaum said on Monday.
Sheinbaum praises the ‘heroism’ of flood responders: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The president also had optimistic words about the renewed Mexico-EU tade agreement that takes effect in early 2026, which she described as very "beneficial."
Congress’s lower house raises fees on tourist and residency visas
The fee hike on foreigners is accompanied by higher entry prices for everyone to museums and archaeological sites, and tax boosts on soda and electrolyte drinks.
Sheinbaum unveils flood website and says Fitch is ‘wrong’ about her latest reform: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
According to the new website, 12,350 people are responding to the emergency brought on by the recent rains and flooding, with 30 helicopters delivering supplies.
Flood toll climbs, Mexico seeks info on DHS bounty claims: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Flood-related fatalities, U.S. government allegations against Mexican cartels and the United States' impending tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her morning press conference.
