People’s Mañanera January 15
Every day, President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning presidential press conference and Mexico Solidarity Media posts English language summaries, translated by Mexico Solidarity’s Pedro Gellert Frank. Previous press conference summaries are available here.
Productive Investment, Employment, and Sovereignty
Pilgrim’s announced a US$1.3 billion investment between 2026 and 2030, which will generate over 4,000 direct jobs and 16,000 indirect jobs, increasing national chicken production, reducing imports, and strengthening food sovereignty. This was coupled with General Motors’ announcement of a US$1 billion investment, within a record investment portfolio totaling US$293 billion, reflecting confidence in Mexico.
USMCA Protects Jobs and Exports
Minister of Finance Marcelo Ebrard reported that 85% of companies exporting to the United States are already operating under the provisions of the USMCA, allowing for tariff discounts and protecting industry, especially the automotive sector. In 2025, auto exports fell only 3%, less than expected, despite tariffs.
USMCA Review based on Dialogue, Firmness, and Sovereignty
The trade agreement review is progressing well, with weekly meetings and a closing date of July 1. The goal is to strengthen what works well, ensure fair treatment, and defend jobs. Mexico is the main trading partner of the U.S., a relationship sustained by dialogue, firmness, and sovereignty.
Electoral Reform: More Participation, No Authoritarianism
President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that the electoral reform, which could be send to Congress in the first week of February, will strengthen participatory democracy, guarantee minority representation, and expand public consultations, without affecting the autonomy of the National Electoral Institute (INE). She noted that there are no arguments, and there will not be any, to accuse the government of authoritarianism. The reform responds to the 4T’s democratic conviction, with more people deciding, less excessive spending, and clear rules with transparent information provided to the country.
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Predation & Neo-latifundismo
The government must be very cautious, as the neoliberal regime handed out mining concessions to its predatory cronies like candy, more than half of the national territory ended up in their hands in one way or another.
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People’s Mañanera February 9
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on scholarships, return of mining concessions, PRIAN exposed, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, and aid to Cuba.
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8 Million App Users, TV Soap Opera Ad… & the PAN Still Can’t Find New Members
In Mexico, where political parties are currently publicly financed, the right wing PAN has spent a staggering amount during its lackluster recruitment drive.
