People’s Mañanera October 19

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.

Nearly 20 Million Students Receive Wellbeing Stipends
With an investment of 136.9 billion pesos (US$7.61 billion), 19.5 million students are benefiting, and the program is expected to reach 22 million recipients by 2026. President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that “we care about young people; we want them to be in school.”

Chihuahua: National Sovereignty Is Non-Negotiable
The President reported that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) is investigating former Chihuahua prosecutor César Jáuregui for alleged treason, following an unauthorized operation with U.S. agents. She reiterated that no foreign intervention may take place outside the scope of Mexican law.

Mexico Will Demand Justice for the Death of a Mexican National in ICE Custody
The President announced that Mexico will file a complaint in the U.S. government to clear up the circumstances involving the death of a Mexican national detained by ICE. Sheinbaum reaffirmed that “our solidarity and affection are always with Mexicans abroad.”

Morena Reaches 45% in Opinion Polls
The President pointed to a poll showing Morena with 45% voter support, compared to 8% for the conservative National Action Party (PAN), ahead of the federal congressional elections.