People’s Mañanera November 12
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.
WEG Will Invest US$250 Million Through 2030 in a New Plant in Hidalgo
The Brazilian company will manufacture electrical equipment for data centers and artificial intelligence in Mexico, creating 2,000 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs.
Foreign Investment at Record Highs
“All three sectors of the economy grew,” President Claudia Sheinbaum reported, as she presented National Statistical Institute (INEGI) figures for the third quarter of 2026, showing annual growth of 3.2%.
Banco del Bienestar Launches App and Expects to End 2026 Having Directly Disbursed 1 Trillion Pesos (US$53.74 Billion)
This will allow more than 42 million well-being program recipients to make transfers, payments, and receive funds via QR code without fees. With more than 3,100 branches, the Banco de Bienestar it is the only banking option in over 1,000 municipalities.
Sheinbaum Calls for an End to Electoral Monopolies
“These businesses, operating under the protection of various National Electoral Institute (INE) and Local Electoral Bodies (OPLE) presidencies, must be reformed,” the President declared. She supported opening up competition so that more Mexican producers can manufacture election materials and costs can be reduced.
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Guillermo Zuany, Former Chihuahua Prosecutor, Flees to US and Comes Under Government Protection
NYT says Zuany coordinated CIA agents in Mexico. His former boss faces treason charges; Mexico seeks Zuany’s arrest. Why is Washington protecting him?
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Migrant Caravans Cannot Cross Into the US and Are Told So, Sheinbaum Clarifies to Trump
Trump threatened to double tariffs on Mexico if caravans approached the border; Sheinbaum says none has reached it since he took office.
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WEG Announces US$250 Million Investment in Mexico and the Creation of 2,000 New Jobs
The Brazilian maker of electric motors, generators and transformers will supply CFE, Mexico’s public utility, and markets in the US and Central America.
