POLITICS
Over 2,500 arrested for fuel theft since October 2024: Wednesday’s mañanera...
After the Energy Ministry gave a progress report on its fuel theft, or huachicol, crackdown, President Sheinbaum on Wednesday dispelled rumors that Mexico would agree to purchase more natural gas from the U.S. in order to win tariff relief.
Morena is the clear favorite in Mexico’s 2027 midterm elections, say...
Not only is it early for polling, but many candidates haven't even been officially designated by their parties yet. But in overall popularity, Morena is still the leader after eight years in power.
Mexico-US trade deal ‘very close,’ confirms Sheinbaum: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, President Sheinbaum agreed with Trump's declaration on Monday that the United States is "very close" to reaching a trade deal with Mexico, and responded to claims that she has made a "pact" with the governor of Chihuahua.
Former Chihuahua AG arrested on treason, conspiracy charges in connection with illegal CIA operation
The charges stem from allegations that the ex-attorney general acted unlawfully by allowing CIA officers to participate in a drug lab raid without authorization from the Mexican government and concealed information about it from authorities.
Sheinbaum government files new complaint in US after 18th Mexican death in ICE custody:...
On Monday, President Sheinbaum spoke about the death of another Mexican in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while also celebrating the pro-immigrant message that the norteño band Los Tigres del Norte shared last week on NPR's Tiny Desk.
Officials urge caution as Category 3 Hurricane Trudy approaches Pacific coast: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum also weighed in on the IMSS response to protesting healthcare workers and struck an upbeat note on exports at Friday's presser.
Human rights commission investigates alleged police brutality in Guadalajara: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also weighed in on the release earlier this week of a Morelos crime boss, while the Tourism Ministry proposed a hike in tourist entry fees.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
Baja California overtakes Guanajuato as Mexico’s most violent state: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
As part of the federal cabinet's monthly homicide report, National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there were 1,092 homicides in the northern border state between January and September. Nationwide, however, homicides were down by 30.6% in September.
Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum said on Monday that Jalisco authorities must explain their use of force against protesters in Guadalajara on Sunday, and that federal water officials would meet on Monday with members of Governor Lemus's team to discuss a plan to address the problem.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3 million pesos
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
After Torreón school attack, Sheinbaum presents decree on social media content for minors: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Friday's press conference included news of a presidential order to limit minors' access to harmful social media content, a Civil Protection advisory for Hurricane Simon and the president's response to a deadly prison riot.
AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Future presidents and governors of Mexico now barred from holding 2 passports: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree on Wednesday morning that will ensure that candidates contesting future presidential elections in Mexico have only Mexican nationality. Later in her presser, Energy Minister Luz Elena González gave an update on the government's electricity investments.
After Chihuahua CIA controversy, Querétaro police academy raises new questions about US involvement at state level
Social media posts by U.S. Ambassador Ron Johnson and Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri presented the academy as a clear collaboration between Querétaro and the United States. Here's what officials from Querétaro, the federal government and the Foreign Affairs Ministry have said about the project.
Doctors, nurses have made more than 27 million visits thanks to free home healthcare program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum shared on Tuesday that more than 27 million free medical consultations have been provided to seniors and people living with disabilities since the Salud Casa por Casa program began in June 2025. She also gave an update on the rollout of the Universal Health Service.
