People's Mañanera October 26

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.

Lula Defeats the Right: The People of Brazil Win a Victory
“It’s a breath of fresh air for Latin America and the Caribbean,” President Claudia Sheinbaum declared. She highlighted grassroots organization and the mobilization of young people to defeat the right-wing.

Mexico Defends Its Sovereignty: Coordination Without Subordination
In response to repeated requests for intervention from the United States, Sheinbaum refused to allow the presence of foreign forces, as had been permitted under former president Felipe Calderón. She reaffirmed national sovereignty and highlighted progress in reducing U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminium, and automobiles.

Mexico Grows Through Public Investment and Well-Being
Sheinbaum noted that the Mexican economy grew by 3.5% in August 2026, according to the National Statistics Institute (INEGI). The growth was driven by public work projects, housing construction, and electronics production.

There Can Be No Corruption or Privileges in the INE: Sheinbaum
The President supported National Electoral Institute (INE) President Guadalupe Taddei’s decision to resign from her post and demanded audits into possible abuses and privileges. At the same time, Sheinbaum condemned the right wing’s misogynistic barbs, stating that investigating Taddei’s performance in the INE does not justify attacks on her private life.