People’s Mañanera February 2

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 Frank. Previous press conference summaries are available here.

Historic Mobility: The Mexico–Toluca Train Line is a Reality of the 4T

The Interurban train will cover 57 km, with the capacity to transport up to 140,000 passengers per day and complete the journey in 59 minutes. It is a project revived by President López Obrador and completed by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada emphasized that this project embodies a long-awaited transformation in urban transportation stalled for years by past corruption. State of Mexico Governor Delfina Gómez noted its impact, consisting of safe, fast transportation that improves the quality of life for residents of Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

No More Abuse: Ticketmaster Under Scrutiny

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) reported that Ticketmaster has been notified of the decision in the legal proceedings over the sale of BTS concert tickets in Mexico, with a fine exceeding 5 million pesos (US$290,000). Sheinbaum added that she has already responded to her South Korean counterpart and will contact the promoter to arrange more concerts.

Principled Foreign Policy: Mexico Stands Firm

The President clarified that her phone call with Donald Trump did not address the invitation to the so-called “Peace Summit,” and stated that the Ministry of Foreign Relations will respond formally this week. On Palestine, she was unequivocal: Mexico’s stance remains unchanged—it’s not personal, but the position of the Mexican State.

Solidarity Without Blockades: Mexico Supports Cuba

President Sheinbaum announced that the Mexican Government is already coordinating efforts with the Cuban embassy to define the type of humanitarian aid to be sent to the island.

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