President Sheinbaum presents record tourism figures at her morning press conference, August 13, 2026

People’s Mañanera August 13

ByPedro Gellert

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. Previous press conference summaries are available here.

Mexico is in Vogue Trending and Breaking Tourism Records
Between January and June, a record 51.1 million international travelers arrived in Mexico. The World Cup boosted tourism by more than 33% in the host cities, and 40% of visitors were motivated by the country’s cultural attractions.

The Morning Presidential Press Conference Belongs to the People
In response to the PAN’s request for the right of reply during the Morning Presidential Press Conference, Sheinbaum explained that “this is a space for the people, where the Government of Mexico fulfills its responsibility to inform the public.” “Let them hold their own press conference; there they can have a proper right of reply,” she added.

Freedom of Expression to the Fullest
The President reiterated that she will not censor anyone and defended “freedom of expression, but also the right of reply.” Sheinbaum highlighted that 79% believe that fake news should be penalized and reminded everyone that “only a fool believes the people are fools.”

Sheinbaum Questions Alito for Traveling to the U.S.
Sheinbaum criticized Alito Moreno, leader of “a political party on the verge of extinction,” for traveling to the United States to request that Mexican officials’ visas be revoked. “It’s downright laughable.” She added that the PRI senator doesn’t have much credibility here and probably not there either.

It’s Not Political Persecution, Sheinbaum Says
Regarding the arrests of officials linked to Alito, the President commented that “this is a question of crime, of offenses that were committed.” She clarified that the investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Campeche State Attorney General’s Office, not the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR), and that any removal of immunity is the responsibility of Congress.