People’s Mañanera January 16

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.

Edomex: The 4T Security Strategy Delivers Results

Coordination between the federal government and states and municipalities made it possible to inflict blows against organized crime and detain those generating violence. In the State of Mexico, intentional homicides are down 54% and vehicle theft has decreased 55%, with declines also in femicides, kidnapping, and extortion. This translates into less violence and more peace for the population.

Eastern Zone of Edomex: Investment and Wellbeing Underway

In 2025, over 180 million pesos (US$10.17 million) were invested in public transportation and 2.60 billion pesos (US$150 million) in water and drainage and sewage lines, with projects such as the Ixtapaluca Trolleybus and 101 hydraulic measures. In addition, six new high schools were built, and all hospitals and health centers in the region were renovated.

Mexico–USA: Cooperation with Sovereignty and Shared Responsibility

Mexico cooperates only through information exchange, without accepting interventions and national security is a decision made by Mexicans. The strategy delivers results: 50% fewer fentanyl seizures at the border, 320 tons of drugs seized, and a 40% decline in homicides. President Claudia Sheinbaum was clear: Mexico meets its commitments, but the United States must address consumption and put an end to arms trafficking.

Electoral Reform: More Democracy and Fewer Privileges

The President clarified that the reform is still being drafted, but clear axes are already in place. The Electoral Reform seeks to reduce costs and transform proportional representation so that it no longer depends on decisions by party elites. The central aim is to deepen participatory democracy and give the people greater decision-making power.

The Transformation is a popular decision to change the regime of corruption and privileges. It is not a party. It means advancing toward a country with decent, dignified and fair conditions for all.