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King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledges ‘abuses’ and ‘moral controversies’ of...
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged on Monday that during the Spanish conquest and colonization of America, “there were significant abuses” and “moral and ethical controversies,” marking an unprecedented statement on the matter for a king of Spain.
Could Sheinbaum be voted out in 2027? Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum's "plan B" of her electoral reform — which will be submitted to the Senate today — proposes that a revocation of mandate, or recall, election be held on the first Sunday in June during the third or fourth year of a president's six-year term.
Former president AMLO calls on Mexicans to donate money for Cuba...
"I'm retired but it pains me that they're seeking to exterminate the brotherly people of Cuba due to their ideals of freedom and defense of sovereignty," wrote AMLO, as Mexico's former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador is widely known.
Mexico’s ‘hot’ cop is the latest merch sensation
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch is the new face of miniature dolls, plush toys nicknamed “Harfuchitos” and blankets, as Mexico's "crush" gains even more admirers after orchestrating the high-stakes killing of cartel boss "El Mencho."
Sheinbaum frames electoral reform as fight against political excess: Monday’s mañanera recapped
At her Monday morning press conference, President Sheinbaum spoke about her backup electoral initiative five days after her original proposal was rejected by the lower house of Congress.
Sheinbaum applauds US-Cuba talks: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The last mañanera of the week took place in Colima, where officials reported on security developments for the tiny, troubled Pacific state and Sheinbaum reasserted Mexico's support for Cuba.
Time for plan B: Sheinbaum’s electoral reform fails in the lower house
The president is preparing a scaled-back alternative to her electoral reform proposal after Mexico's lower house dealt her a rare defeat Wednesday, with key allies breaking ranks to vote down the bill.
Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference.
Mexico partners with big tech to combat digital violence against women: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Google, Meta and TikTok have agreed to strengthen community standards, carry out campaigns to encourage the reporting of online abuse and increase collaboration with authorities to investigate cases of digital violence in Mexico.
Sheinbaum likely to visit Brazil this year to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wrote on social media on Monday that he had spoken to Sheinbaum by phone and that, after extending several invitations, his Mexican counterpart had finally agreed to visit.
Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems.
Sheinbaum holds the line on sovereignty following Trump’s latest remarks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
During her Q&A session with reporters, Sheinbaum took questions from reporters on International Women's Day marches, U.S. President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" summit remarks and the ongoing screwworm crisis.
Why isn’t Mexico part of Trump’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’?
The United States has established a new "counter cartel coalition" made up of Western Hemisphere nations, but Mexico isn't part of the group even though U.S. President Trump asserted on Saturday that the country is the "epicenter of cartel violence."
Drug busts, arrests and the ‘definite’ decline of the Jalisco cartel: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The press conference also featured details of Mexico's World Cup security plans and Sheinbaum's response to a recent U.S. threat of unilateral action against cartels in Latin America.
Sheinbaum puts her World Cup ticket up for grabs in a nationwide juggling contest: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
A young female soccer player will represent Sheinbaum at the World Cup, Sheinbaum said at her Thursday presser. She also addressed the death of a Mexican citizen in ICE custody in the United States.
‘There is still more to be done’ for women in Mexico, says Sheinbaum: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president acknowledged recent cases of femicide and reiterated her commitment to increasing safety and economic autonomy for Mexican women.
