Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico ranked 10th globally for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 with $41 billion inflows, a 10.8% increase from 2024. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence in future renewal of the USMCA trade pact and announced plans for a stronger response to the death of a Mexican national in ICE custody.

Human rights groups and the UN Human Rights Office of Mexico have called for thorough investigations into the murders of journalist Roxana Guzmán and environmental activist Alex Serna. Mexican authorities have arrested several individuals linked to the cases, while President Claudia Sheinbaum urged journalists to seek protection if threatened.

Nubank will invest US $4.2 billion in Mexico over four years to expand operations, strengthen technological infrastructure, and develop digital financial solutions. The investment aims to boost economic growth, financial inclusion, and digitization, with Nubank already serving 15 million Mexican customers and planning to create jobs in tech and finance sectors.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin is in Mexico for an official visit to strengthen economic and trade relations with President Claudia Sheinbaum. Trade between the two countries reached $4.27 billion in 2025, and Parmelin's visit aims to deepen ties amid Switzerland's role in the European Free Trade Association agreement with Mexico.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez questioned U.S. involvement in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, citing contradictions between U.S. statements. The Mexican government accused the FBI of claiming credit for the operation and suggested a U.S. pact with cartel members, while the U.S. Embassy denied collaboration. Mexican authorities plan to seek information from the FBI about the arrest.

President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Mexico Embraces You' program, which supports deported citizens, is closing some shelters as deportations decrease. The government is reviewing the program to ensure efficient resource allocation, with remaining facilities operating in key locations like Villahermosa, Tapachula, and Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

Federal prosecutors arrested Gilda Susana Lozoya, sister of former Pemex director Emilio Lozoya, on money-laundering charges linked to bribes he allegedly received. The case against her began in 2019 with an initial arrest warrant in 2020, and she claims the prosecution is politically motivated. President Claudia Sheinbaum denied political motives, stating there is solid evidence against her.

Michoacán's daily homicide rate dropped 46% in June 2025 compared to January 2025 and 70.7% compared to 2021. Officials attribute the decline to Plan Michoacán for Peace and Justice, which includes 1,342 arrests, 1,398 firearms seized, and 30 clandestine labs dismantled since October 2024.

The U.S. has declined to renew the USMCA trade agreement in its current form, stating it will continue negotiations to address trade deficits and modify the pact. The agreement remains in force until 2036, with annual reviews required. Mexico and Canada had sought to extend the agreement until 2042.

The third edition of the MND Sheinbaum Index™ for May 2026 reports a score of 64.8, reflecting a 4.8-point improvement. The index assesses Mexico's performance under President Claudia Sheinbaum across eight pillars, with adjustments to methodology affecting unemployment scoring.

President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup knockout victory over Ecuador—the country’s first since 1986—but expressed solidarity with families of three people who died in crowd crushes during post-match celebrations. She highlighted nationwide festivities and emphasized the World Cup’s potential to boost tourism by showcasing Mexico’s hospitality.

México's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the USMCA will remain valid until 2036 if the U.S. does not extend it. The treaty, effective since 2020, requires a joint review in 2026 to confirm a 16-year extension. Mexico and Canada have already expressed written support for renewal, while the U.S. decision remains pending.

Mexico's federal government will consult over 16,000 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities on a proposed General Law on the Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples before sending it to Congress in October. The law, based on the new Article 2 of the Mexican Constitution, aims to recognize these communities as legal subjects with rights to autonomy and participation in public life.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a virtual trilateral USMCA review meeting on Wednesday involving Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, while wishing Mexico's national football team (El Tri) good luck ahead of their match against Ecuador. She also confirmed Mexico is sending power generators to Venezuela to aid recovery from recent earthquakes.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised a new sterile fly plant in Chiapas, funded by Mexico ($30 million) and the U.S. ($21 million), to combat the New World screwworm. The facility will produce 28 million sterile flies weekly by mid-July, aiming to reduce the parasite population through sterile insect technique. The U.S. pledged an additional $83.8 million to support the effort.

President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed reports of Morena officials cooperating with U.S. authorities and confirmed cutting ties with former Pemex CEO Víctor Rodríguez over domestic violence allegations. She stated the Mexican government has no evidence of Morena members acting as informants and emphasized that Rodríguez will not hold any government position. Sheinbaum also noted the Iranian national team's reception in Tijuana as culturally driven, not politically motivated.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended two of Canada's World Cup group-stage matches and delivered a locker-room speech after a win over Qatar. His absence during a crucial goal in a loss to Switzerland led to the 'Carney Curse' being blamed for the defeat. Carney also called South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of Canada's knockout match against South Africa to discuss agricultural cooperation.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Mexico City to discuss the USMCA trade deal, trade, investment, and work visas for Mexicans. The meeting took place during Carney's visit to Mexico on September 18, 2025.

Mexico has deployed 250 military personnel, two Foreign Ministry representatives, and 18 search-and-rescue dogs to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that killed at least 589 people. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to discuss additional support with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez.

Alejandro Gertz Manero, Mexico’s new UK ambassador, owns 10 houses and £1m in jewellery, contrasting with the Morena party’s austerity image. He was appointed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and previously served as attorney general.

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted Mexico's third World Cup victory by gifting a soccer ball to a reporter who predicted a 3-0 win over Czechia. She expressed solidarity with Venezuela after earthquakes killed 164 people and announced a rescue team's deployment. The mañanera also addressed the Mexico-U.S. relationship and Colombia's right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring over 1,000. World leaders including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered solidarity and humanitarian aid.

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes, causing at least 32 deaths and hundreds injured. International leaders and countries including Pakistan, the US, Mexico, and El Salvador expressed solidarity and offered aid.

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on boosting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, leveraging Petrobras’ pre-salt technology for deep-water extraction. The agreement, valid for two years, covers hydrocarbon exploration, regulatory practices, and industrial transformation, with technical teams sharing geological and operational data to identify production opportunities.

Energy Minister Luz Elena González announced a plan to add 32,475 megawatts of new power generation capacity by 2030, with 70% from renewables like solar and wind. The government aims for 38% renewable electricity by 2030, highlighting the Rafael Galván Maldonado Solar Farm in Sonora, set to become the largest in the Americas. President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated her 64th birthday during the press conference.

President Sheinbaum announced passenger service on the Interoceanic Train will not resume until early 2027 due to safety overhauls in Oaxaca following a December derailment that killed 14 and injured nearly 100. The government is reworking a dangerous track section called 'Rabbit Ears' and securing land rights for a safer route, with specialists reviewing recommendations for the project.

Former U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar's memoir claims former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared U.S. authorities might gain information from Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada about corrupt officials. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum later contradicted this, stating AMLO's concern was U.S. interference in Zambada's 2024 arrest, which U.S. authorities denied orchestrating.

President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a record methamphetamine seizure in Sinaloa and addressed U.S. border ammunition interceptions during her Tuesday mañanera. She defended her engagement with madres buscadoras (mothers of missing persons) and announced a highway security command center to combat road robberies.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to resume oil exports to Cuba, risking a clash with US President Donald Trump's ban on crude shipments to the island. Sheinbaum has avoided a confrontation to protect Mexico's economy, while other leaders, including Italy's prime minister, are adopting more assertive stances as Trump's policies impact their economies.

CNTE teachers' union Section 22 dismantled its 19-day protest camp in Mexico City, with the federal government denying claims of an 800-million-peso payment to the union for the action. The union continues to demand a 100% pay raise and the revocation of the 2007 ISSSTE pension reform, while Education Minister Mario Delgado and President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the funds were allocated to schools in Oaxaca, not the union.

President Claudia Sheinbaum and Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda inaugurated the González Ortega Combined-Cycle Power Plant, operated by the Federal Electricity Commission, which aims to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 3.23 million tonnes and lower energy bills. The project is part of a 73.9 billion peso federal investment in Baja California’s electrical grid, alongside a 1.485 billion peso electricity subsidy for over 1.37 million residents in Mexicali and San Felipe.

The Guardian profiled Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader,’ highlighting her 70%+ approval rating and background as an academic and activist. The article acknowledges her challenges but emphasizes her popularity and influence compared to other recent international coverage of Mexico.

Merlín the duck, dressed in a Mexico national soccer team jersey, became the unexpected star of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing. Carla Gómez, the duck’s owner and a street vendor, highlighted her family’s working-class contributions, while social media criticized the president for prioritizing the event over addressing missing persons’ families. Wildlife advocates warned against the risks of viral pet fame.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to restart oil shipments to Cuba via commercial firms, aiming to address the island's fuel shortages. The move follows the US disrupting Venezuela's oil supplies to Cuba, making Mexico a key alternative supplier.

The MND News Quiz of the Week covers recent Mexican news, including President Claudia Sheinbaum's attendance at a World Cup game, CFE's electricity expansion plans, Mexico's global competitiveness ranking drop, military drone interception, Nuevo Laredo's tourism plans, and FIFA World Cup records.

Mexican authorities found four bodies near Mexico City during the search for a missing American couple who disappeared in May. The couple, Zafar Padamese Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz, were living in Chicago and Mexico City. The U.S. Embassy confirmed awareness of the case, while families of missing persons in Mexico continue to demand greater attention to their searches.

President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a report detailing modern slavery in the Sierra Tarahumara region of Chihuahua, where drug cartels used forced labor in poppy and marijuana fields. She emphasized the federal government's presence in the area, while the report highlighted recruitment under false job offers and ongoing issues since 2015.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated the U.S. reserves the right to take military action against Mexican drug cartels if necessary to protect Americans, emphasizing collaboration with Mexican authorities. The remarks come amid discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's red line against foreign military intervention and comments from U.S. President Donald Trump about shifting cartel combat focus to land.

Sheinbaum dismissed Trump's claims that 'cartels run Mexico' and called him 'not well-informed,' while confirming a meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain to discuss Mexico's Indigenous history. She also expressed support for Mexico's World Cup football team ahead of their match.

President Trump defended a war deal with Iran during a marathon presser, using semantics to justify Iran receiving $300 billion. He faced backlash from conservative allies and criticized media outlets like CNN and the New York Times. Trump also mentioned sending JD Vance to a deal signing in Switzerland and claimed the 2020 election was 'rigged.'