People’s Mañanera January 15

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.

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.