Meanwhile, the Nuevo León state Congress issued a formal apology to World Cup tourists for “the mess they will see and the public works the governor did not complete.”

The decree, which applies to government agencies and calls on the workforce at large to comply, is to "improve conditions of mobility, road safety and accessibility both for Mexico City residents and tourists" on Thursday, the day of the first World Cup match.

Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has filed a complaint against Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the former president forged pacts with criminal groups during his 2018-24 presidency.

U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated his birthday a few days early by releasing an AI-generated video that included images of him eating tacos alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The clock is ticking on a deal with the teachers' union, which has threatened to escalate its protests on the days leading up to and including June 11, the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Vicente Fox was famous for his gaffes, or "foxadas," while president of Mexico. Writer Bethany Platanella recalls some of his most memorable misfires, which continued long after he left office.

Sheinbaum also touched on the government's plans to manage protesting teachers in downtown CDMX, a development in the Ayotzinapa case and a new bridge planned for Coatzacoalcos.

Former President López Obrador resurfaced this week to accuse the U.S. of plotting to destroy Morena — and urged Trump to "send to hell the parasites that surround him."

Morena has more than 12 million members, making it the ninth-largest political party in the world. But how do Mexico's other parties measure up?

Sheinbaum thanked her predecessor for his "unconditional support" as she pushed back against U.S. pressure at Thursday's morning press conference.