THE PEOPLE’S MAÑANERA — MORNING PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCE — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026

SUMMARY

Security with Results: Homicides Down 52%
In two years, Mexico went from registering 86.9 to 42.2 homicides per
day-that is, 45 fewer each day-and high-impact crimes decreased by
36%. The strategy combines addressing root causes, intelligence
activity, and coordination.

Investment in Prison Infrastructure and Social Reintegration
The Mexican government will build six new high-security prisons, with
a capacity for 18,480 inmates, scheduled for completion by 2028. They
will include educational and work facilities, prioritizing security
and human rights.

More Hospitals, Better Salaries, and Healthcare for the People
In two years, 34 new hospitals were built, 650 operating rooms were
renovated, and 300 million doses of medications were distributed.
Specialty consultations increased by 36%, and 55,722 heathcare workers
were granted permanent employment status. In addition, a 5.1% salary
increase was announced for IMSS employees.

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Jalisco: Sheinbaum Demands Explanations for Repression of Protesters
President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus
must answer for the police action against those demanding clean water.
The National Water Commission (Conagua) is working on a solution while
the Ministry of the Interior is investigating allegations of possible
torture and human rights violations.

«Mexico Is Not Alone; It Stands with the People»: Sheinbaum
The President highlighted the popular support for her government and
presented a poll that ranks her first in approval ratings among Latin
American leaders. Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico’s greatest strength
is its people, who accompany and sustain the Transformation.