People’s Mañanera October 21

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.

Pemex Grows Stronger Through Sovereignty and Environmental Responsibility
Under the Fourth Transformation (4T), Pemex has reduced its debt by more than US$20.00 billion and will invest 1.8 trillion pesos (US$96.70 billion) by 2030, prioritizing supply and capping production at 1.8 million barrels per day, while ensuring environmental protection.

Blow to Fuel Theft: 48.00 Billion Pesos Recovered
The Mexican government reported an additional 48.00 billion pesos (US$2.58 billion) in revenue, more than 2,500 arrests, and 173.7 million liters seized in moves against fuel theft, known as huachicol. Technology and coordination are being used to combat smuggling, tax evasion, and corruption.

Federal Government Support to Resolve the Water Crisis in Jalisco
The Mexican government will provide all the necessary funds, estimated at between 12.00 billion and 13.00 billion pesos (US$640 million and US$700 million), to address the crisis and ensure a supply of drinking water for the people of Guadalajara.

Mexico Strengthens the Search for Missing Persons
President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the progress recognized by the UN regarding missing, abducted and forcibly disappeared persons, resulting from the strengthening of search mechanisms and coordination with victims’ families.

Lie Detector
* It is not true that President Claudia Sheinbaum mocked the protests by Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) workers
* It is not true that the President accused IMSS workers of stealing medications and causing the pharmaceutical shortage
* It is not true that the National Pediatric Institute (INP) forced staff to prepare spoiled food
* It is not true that the comprehensive anesthesia service is no longer covering IMSS medical units
* It is not true that flies were found inside the National Neurology Institute
* Published salary tables for IMSS workers are fake