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US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of...
Thursday's presser touched on Mexico's plan for trade talks on Monday, the resignation of another cabinet minister and whether Sheinbaum will participate in an "anti-Trump" meeting this weekend in Barcelona.
Is fracking in Mexico a done deal? Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico is hard-pressed to reduce its natural gas imports from the United States. Today, President Sheinbaum presented a multidisciplinary group of Mexican scientists tasked with assessing whether "sustainable fracking" could be the solution.
Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies...
On Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a 31% annual drop in homicides during March and responded to the news that a 49-year-old Mexican citizen had died in ICE custody, saying that her government is referring cases involving negligent "practices" in ICE detention centers to international bodies.
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days on the job
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Sheinbaum praises Pope’s Christianity following Trump’s attack: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Asked about recent "exchanges" between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, President Sheinbaum said, "The Pope has been constantly calling for peace, which is something that we praise."
Mexico’s week in review: Electoral reform becomes law and a new foreign minister takes...
Sheinbaum's "Plan B" electoral reform cleared its final hurdle this week after significant pushback from her party's allies in the Senate, and Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco held his first official call with Marco Rubio.
Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s new foreign minister, talks security and migration with US counterpart Rubio
The 38-year-old Roberto Velasco was well-positioned to take over as foreign relation minister, having served as undersecretary for North American affairs, but the timing of his new task is daunting.
Sheinbaum’s hard-fought electoral reform clears its final hurdle: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The state-level approval of a constitutional reform to Mexico's elections, good news for the economy and why Sheinbaum is heading to Spain next week: Here are highlights of Friday's presidential presser.
What to do with millions of liters of stolen fuel? Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also commented on political opponents' "anger" over her popularity and addressed the possibility of judicial recall elections at her Thursday morning press conference.
Sheinbaum celebrates Iran-US ceasefire deal: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum called the two-week ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran "good for the country," citing falling oil prices as a direct benefit.
Tainted vitamin drips kill 7 at Sonora clinic: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
At Tuesday's presidential press conference, Health Minister David Kershenobich confirmed that 10 people became ill after receiving intravenous vitamin infusions in Sonora, resulting in seven deaths.
Guadalajara to host ‘masculinity congress’ featuring right-wing celebrities
Set for April 17-19 at the Sanctuary of the Martyrs in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco (a suburb of Guadalajara), the Fearless Congress 2026 is being billed as “the largest masculinity congress in Latin America.”
Sheinbaum defends loan of artwork to Spain, confirming its return in 2028: Monday’s mañanera recapped
In response to concerns that the Gelman Collection, which includes nearly 70 works of prized Mexican art, might stay in Spain, Sheinbaum said that the loan terms have been explained on "innumerable occasions" and accused doubters of being against her government.
Mexico’s foreign affairs minister steps down
President Sheinbaum shared a message on Wednesday lamenting Juan Ramón De la Fuente's early departure, which is due to health reasons, and nominated 38-year-old Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco to fill his role.
Sheinbaum calls Mexico’s TV critics ‘unpatriotic’: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum on Wednesday shared her opinion of a Mexican senator who appears frequently on Fox News in the United States and weighed in on the broader state of Mexico's political right.
Mexico eases measles crisis with 17M vaccines: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In addition to an update from Mexico's deputy health minister, President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that the government continues to investigate the cause of widespread oil contamination along the coasts of Veracruz and Tabasco.
