People’s Mañanera October 29
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.
Tribute to Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas: Sovereignty, Justice, and Struggle
Following the news of the death of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, President Claudia Sheinbaum honored his legacy of resistance to neoliberalism. From the fight against electoral fraud in 1988 to the popular victory at the polls in 1997, Cárdenas paved the way for “democracy from below,” with the people in power.
Housing for Well-being: 448 Homes for Families in Pátzcuaro
Through a lottery, the National Housing Commission (CONAVI) allocated homes to 1,307 applicants, 77% of whom were women, as part of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice. The first homes are expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
INE: Auditing the Past and Ending the “Coyotes”, Corrupt Intermediaries
Guadalupe Taddei who recently resigned as president of the National Electoral Institute (INE) betrayed the trust of the Mexican people, Sheinbaum said. She demanded a review of contracts, trusts, and privileges dating from various presidential administrations. Talleres Gráficos will produce election materials at lower costs and with greater transparency.
García Luna Case: Recovery of Nearly 200 Million Pesos (US$10.64 million)
Sheinbaum highlighted the work of Pablo Gómez at the Financial Intelligence Unit. Gómez explained that the institution blocks financial transactions using a watchlist and strengthens efforts to prevent money laundering.
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Sheinbaum and AMLO Bid Farewell to Cárdenas: “He Was a Transformer” and “Indispensable Reference Point”
López Obrador broke his social media silence to mourn the PRD founder, as leaders from every party, from Morena to the PRI and PAN, paid tribute.
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Lula Will Visit Mexico, Foreign Secretary Velasco Confirms
The two governments are advancing joint projects, the most important a strategic alliance between Pemex and Petrobras within the limits of Mexican law.
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Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Has Died
He broke with the PRI, had the 1988 election stolen from him through fraud, founded the PRD and became Mexico City’s first elected head of government.
