People’s Mañanera June 18

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.

Less Bureaucracy, Greater Well-Being, and More Investment
The Mexican government is making progress on digital transformation and administrative simplification and streamlining to reduce bureaucracy, strengthen the economy, and combat corruption.

Tools such as Llavemx, the Civil Registry, the digital passport, and the Digital Migration Form make it possible to complete administrative procedures more quickly and easily. At the same time, they reduce barriers to investment.

“This prevents corruption and streamlines procedures,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

Recognition of Indigenous Peoples
The President stated that in her upcoming meeting with the King of Spain, she will emphasize the importance of recognizing the historical and cultural greatness of Mexico’s Indigenous peoples.

Sheinbaum stressed that “it is very important for Spain to recognize Mexico’s cultural greatness—not the one that began with colonialism, but the one that stems from the very origins of the Indigenous peoples.”

Sierra Tarahumara: State Presence and Addressing the Root Causes
The President indicated that in the Sierra Tarahumara mountain region in Chihuahua, programs for well-being, security, and infrastructure are being strengthened, with an increased presence of the National Guard, educational initiatives, and social services for children and youth.

In addition, Sheinbaum reported that nearly one billion pesos (US$58 million) are being invested in local roads, with a goal of 888 kilometers of new roads by 2026.

2026 World Cup: Mexico Welcomes the World
Sheinbaum clarified that she did not attend the dinner organized by FIFA at Chapultepec Castle. She explained that “I entered the castle, read a sign that said ‘Welcome to the best country in the world,’ and left.” The Mexican government’s official representation was led by the Ministries of Tourism and Culture.

Sovereignty, Security, and Cooperation with Respect
In response to Donald Trump’s statements, the President rejected the notion that Mexico has lost control of its territory: “He is misinformed. The Mexican state exists,” she explained.

Sheinbaum highlighted the 46% reduction in intentional homicides and the 70% decrease in fentanyl trafficking to the United States. She also reiterated the need for a cooperative relationship based on respect and sovereignty. The President also called on Washington to strengthen its efforts against arms trafficking: “They over there, we here,” she said.

CNTE: Institutional Dialogue Continues
Regarding the dispute with the radical dissident National Teachers’ Coordinating Committee (CNTE), the President reiterated that the issue will continue to be handled by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP).

Sheinbaum noted that the national consultation on educational issues will take place in August and avoided delving into the public controversy surrounding recent protests, insisting that institutional dialogue continues.