People’s Mañanera March 30

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.

Culture, Heritage, and Identity: Historic Investment and the Preservation of National Memory

Arts education, heritage, and identity are being strengthened through the renovation of 1,405 National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) and 220 National Institute of Anthropology and History) INAH spaces in 39 schools, with an investment of 1.5 billion pesos (US$82.87 million), with the aim of improving infrastructure and expanding enrollment. In addition, 380 million pesos (US$20.99 million) are being earmarked to restore museums and archaeological sites—an investment unprecedented in 30 years.

Dignified foreign policy: solidarity with Cuba and historical sovereignty

President Claudia Sheinbaum recalled that since 1962, Mexico has maintained a relationship of friendship, collaboration, and coordination with Cuba, being the only country to oppose the blockade of the island, arguing that such measures harm the people.

Sheinbaum reiterated that humanitarian aid will continue as part of this historical tradition and reaffirmed the Mexican government ‘s commitment to providing support, including evaluating fuel supplies within the framework of bilateral agreements and a policy of solidarity.

Defense of Mexicans abroad: firm action against abuses and international justice

Mexico will not limit itself to a diplomatic protest note and will take action to ensure justice and consular protection for its citizens abroad. At the Consulate in Los Angeles, participation as amicus curiae in the lawsuit filed by relatives of Mexicans who died in ICE custody will be announced. In addition, letters will be sent to U.S. legislators regarding deficient medical care, a letter from the Presidency of the Mexican Senate to its U.S. counterpart will be proposed, and a hearing will be held before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

Energy sovereignty and fuels: domestic production and fair prices for the people

The Dos Bocas oil refinery is establishing itself as an energy pillar, ensuring stability in the national fuel supply and strengthening the country’s energy sovereignty in the face of global crises. At the same time, it was agreed to maintain diesel at 28.28 pesos (US1.56) per liter to protect family budgets, curb unjustified price hikes, and prevent abuses amid rising international oil prices.