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.
Security with Results: The Transformation Moves ForwardNineteen months into President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, intentional homicides have decreased by 40%, while April 2026 posted the fewest number of homicides for that month since 2016. Furthermore, high-impact crimes have fallen by 52% compared to 2018. The National Security Strategy has succeeded in reducing violence in 26 states, with record declines in San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Quintana Roo, Guanajuato, and Nuevo León.
Cooperation with sovereignty and addressing the root causes of violenceThe Mexican government noted that for the first time, the United States admitted that arms trafficking strengthens organized crime in Mexico and acknowledged the failure of the exclusively punitive model. Washington also recognized the scope of the drug use crisis in the U.S.: 73.6 million people used illicit drugs last year, compared to 3.8 million in Mexico, 2.7% of the population.
The President reiterated that cooperation will continue with respect for sovereignty and without subordination, while strengthening a strategy based on prevention, public health, and addressing the root causes of violence and drug use.
Original school calendar remains in placePresident Sheinbaum reported that, after hearing concerns from parents and teachers, it was decided to maintain the original school calendar and not move up summer vacations. She explained that exceptions could only be made in some states due to high temperatures or specific needs related to the 2026 World Cup.
Public support for national sovereigntySheinbaum revealed a Las Heras poll showing her administration enjoys a 72% approval rating and noted that whenever it comes to defending national sovereignty, the people of Mexico respond by supporting the transformation project.
Reconstruction Progress for Rainfall VictimsThe President reported progress in assisting families affected by the 2025 torrential rains in regions of Veracruz, Puebla, Querétaro, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosí. Aid and household goods have already been delivered, while the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU) is working on reconstruction, housing relocation, and providing resources with technical assistance for affected families.
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People’s Mañanera May 12
May 12, 2026
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on homicide reduction, drug use, school calendar change nixed, and support for 2025 rainfall victims.
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Coahuila State Police Attack, Disperse Protest by Workers from AHMSA Steel Company
May 12, 2026
Nine workers were arrested and several injured, as workers demand payment of their salaries and severance, which have been owed to them for more than three years.
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Informality Reigns Among Workers
May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Mexico’s enduring high levels of informality means the progress seen in recent years with minimum wage increases & vacations has not had the desired impact.
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