People’s Mañanera October 7

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.

Single Citizenship Required to Lead Mexico
Starting in 2028, anyone running for president, state governor, or the Head of the Mexico City Government must hold only Mexican citizenship. President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that “no president or governor may hold dual citizenship.”

#15AñosMorena: Principles in Government
Sheinbaum reaffirmed her roots in Morena. “I am very proud to belong,” she said, and recalled that governing as a member of Morena means upholding principles: “Do not lie, do not steal, and do not betray the people.”

Energy Sovereignty and Justice for All of Mexico
With an investment of nearly 1.2 trillion pesos (US$66 billion), public electric power generation will reach 61% and renewables 38% by 2030. Currently, 99.88% of households have electricity, with 21,000 projects benefiting 600,000 people. “Our primary goal is energy sovereignty,” the President explained.

Lie Detector: Facts in Response to Misinformation

  • It is not true that the budget for the “Youth Building the Future” program was cut and that the program was simply giving away money to young people.
  • It is not true that there was a fire at the Dos Bocas Refinery.
  • It is not true that the new Land Registry Law will increase property taxes.
  • It is not true that the amendments to the Single Citizenship Law infringe on political rights and seek to block the opposition.
  • It is not true that anyone who creates or draws political satire or expresses dissatisfaction on social media will face a 6-year prison sentence.