People’s Mañanera January 26

ByMexico Solidarity

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.

Popular Support Amid Disinformation

A Reporte Índigo survey places President Claudia Sheinbaum with a 77.5% approval rating at the start of 2026, a level of support that has held steady since October 2024.

Sheinbaum thanked the people and emphasized that direct communication with the population and being out in the field are key to maintaining the bond with society, amid the rise of fake news on social media.

End of Tax Privileges: Grupo Salinas Must Pay

The President confirmed that Grupo Salinas expressed its intention to pay the tax debt it owes to the Mexican State.

Since last Thursday, the period to comply with this obligation has been open, and it must be resolved this week. The President was clear: the Supreme Court has now ruled that Grupo Salinas’ injunction is invalid, and the definitive ruling from the collegiate courts is what counts.

End of Abuse: Profeco Targets Ticketmaster and Scalpers

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) announced sanctions against Ticketmaster for lack of clarity in BTS ticket pre-sales and sales. Resale platforms such as Stubhub and Viagogo will also be sanctioned. In response to abuses and excessive price hikes, a fine of nearly 400 million pesos (US$22.89 million) is being considered for ticket scalpers.

New Court, No Luxuries

The Supreme Court announced that, following the purchase of high-end vehicles for justices, the units will not be used and their return has been ordered. Sheinbaum noted that, beyond the administrative aspect, it is about a new Court with a new vision and close to the people.

A World Cup Played on the Ground

The World Cup doesn’t start in stadiums. It begins in schools, public fields, and communities. Soccer reaches public primary, secondary, and high schools, with participation from girls and boys, because sports are a right, not a privilege.

There will be inclusive tournaments for women, youth, people with disabilities, and children who have escaped life on the street, along with the recovery of sports spaces across the country.