SUMMARY
Mexico–United States: Cooperation with Respect for Sovereignty
President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that Mexico and the United States maintain ongoing coordination on security, migration, combating fentanyl trafficking, weapons seizures, trade, and the review of the USMCA, following a conversation between Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Velasco and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Among the results, it was reported that fentanyl seizures at the border have decreased by 76% since the start of Sheinbaum’s administration.
Justice for Teachers: Better Salaries and Open Dialogue
The Ministry of Public Education (SEP) noted that the average salary of an elementary school teacher rose from 9,580 pesos (US$550) during the Calderón administration to over 20,000 pesos (US$1,147) today, and that since 2019, more than 1,100 teachers affected by the 2013 education reform have been reinstated.
Regarding protests by the radical dissident National Teachers Coordinating Committee (CNTE), the President said that “we have maintained a permanent willingness to engage in dialogue and address their demands” and that she “finds no justification for violent demonstrations.”
Zero Impunity: Past Corruption Under Investigation
It was reported that investigations continue into contracts linked to former Minister of Public Security García Luna during the PRI and PAN administrations, where overpricing, non-compliance, and possible acts of corruption have been detected, along with actions to recover public funds.
Sheinbaum added that “it is very brazen to say there is corruption (today), when in reality these were very corrupt administrations” and reiterated that “we have no complicity with either organized crime or white-collar crime.”
International Solidarity: Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
The President reiterated that Mexico will continue sending humanitarian aid to Cuba, noting that “it is a question of solidarity” in light of the difficulties facing the island. Sheinbaum explained that the support is based on humanitarian principles and will continue as long as necessary.
Sheinbaum Calls for Peace Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
The President warned against campaigns seeking to create a perception of chaos and rejected calls for confrontation. In regards to statements by business magnate and government critic Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Sheinbaum noted that “it’s fine to disagree, but he cannot call for acts of violence.” She reiterated that there will be no repression and that dialogue is ongoing with various sectors, indicating that Mexico will arrive at the event in a climate of stability and that “the World Cup will be enjoyed.”
2026 World Cup: Measures for the Opening Ceremony
The Mexican government issued a decree to facilitate mobility during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City. Measures include remote work for the Federal Public Administration, recommendations for telework in the private sector, and the suspension of classes at all educational levels on that day, to reduce traffic congestion.
