Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico, led her daily morning press conference, accompanied by Ernestina Godoy Ramos, Legal Advisor to the Federal Executive; Arturo Zaldívar Lelo de Larrea, General Coordinator of Politics and Government; and Miguel Elorza Vázquez, Coordinator of Infodemia.

Sheinbaum blames US for Sinaloa’s wave of violence: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Mexico's President Sheinbaum said she doesn't believe the U.S. arrest of Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Mayo" Zambada in September was spontaneous.
Time magazine announced Monday that she is among 10 finalists in the running for its 2024 "Person of the Year" designation.

Sheinbaum brushes off Trump and Time magazine buzz: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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As international attention builds, Sheinbaum continues to deflect praise and seeks to limit public discourse with Trump.
President Sheinbaum speaks at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum’s plans for the AIFA-Pachuca train route: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also shared what will happen to the 20 billion pesos freed up by the elimination of government watchdog agencies.
Two photos, one of Donald Trump and one of Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico, the 51st US state? Trump says maybe it should be

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Everyone knows Mexico is a sovereign country "and we all have to defend it," President Sheinbaum retorted.
President Sheinbaum laughs surrounded by supporters in traditional Chiapas clothing, while holding a ceremonial mask

Sheinbaum, one of the ’25 most influential women of 2024′: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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How will Sheinbaum deal with Trump-style machismo? "Stand by for fireworks," writes the Financial Times in its ranking of women leaders.
Two portraits, one of Salinas de Gortari and one of President Sheinbaum

‘Unemployed’ ex-president should apply for welfare benefits, Sheinbaum suggests

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After Salinas de Gortari complained about losing his presidential pension, Sheinbaum was quick to remind him of the benefits her administration offers the elderly.
Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium at the National Palace at her daily press conference. Her left hand is raised with her palm facing reporters as she speaks.

Sheinbaum: ‘We’ll be prepared to welcome’ Mexican deportees — the mañanera recapped

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At Thursday's press conference, the president said she and northern governors will soon decide on "how to receive our compatriots" if US mass deportations become a reality.
President Claudia Sheinbaum holding a microphone in front of her administration's logo of a Indigenous Mexican woman in front of the Mexican flag.

Sheinbaum wants Spain’s apology for the conquest: the mañanera recapped

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As the 700th anniversary of Spain's conquest of Mexico nears, President Sheinbaum said Spain should apologize so that Mexico can move forward.
Sheinbaum during Dec. 3 mañanera

Homicides decline as crackdown on high-impact crime intensifies: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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After sharing positive security figures in the first half of Tuesday's presser, Sheinbaum made an "inside joke" regarding Trump's latest threat to invade Mexico.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stands smiling at a podium in front of the words "Conferencia del Pueblo"

Sheinbaum suggests ‘Breaking Bad’ inspired NYT fentanyl report: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum was dismissive of a recent New York Times report that the Sinaloa Cartel recruits chemistry students to make fentanyl.
Even if a person is convicted of corruption and serves jail time, the money and/or assets they obtained as a result of their crime are not "normally" recovered in Mexico.

Mexican lawmakers push to make corruption-free governance a constitutional right

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The initiative seeks to stop Mexico's "culture of impunity" and the proliferation of corruption.
Boxer Canelo Álvarez appears on stage with his manage, who wears sunglasses and carries Álvarez wrestling

Sheinbaum defends eliminating watchdog agencies: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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A surprise appearance from boxing champion Canelo Álvarez lightened the mood after Sheinbaum addressed another controversial constitutional reform.
PRI deputy Carlos Eduardo Gutiérrez burns a piece of paper with the names of the INAI and other Mexican watchdog agencies, in Mexico's Senate chambers

Goodbye INAI: Senate approves elimination of Mexico’s watchdog agencies

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With the Morena party in control of most state governments, ratification of the constitutional bill is likely a done deal.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum taking a reporter's question with her finger pointing at a reporter off camera

No ‘firm’ plan for a Chinese auto plant in Mexico, says Sheinbaum: the mañanera recap

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President Sheinbaum said Thursday that there's not as yet a "firm investment project" from any Chinese carmaker to build an auto plant in Mexico.
A split screen image of US President-elect Donald Trump on the left and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on the right

Sheinbaum responds to Trump claim that she pledged to “stop migration” and close the border

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"Mexico's position is not to close borders but to build bridges between governments and between peoples," the Mexican president admonished.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum at the center of a group of CEOs and business leaders at the presidential podium in the National Palace.

Amid tariff threats, Mexico looks to develop: the mañanera recap

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On Wednesday, President Sheinbaum introduced the press corps to a new advisory council meant to help her develop Mexico's industry sustainably.