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.
Protecting Youth Means Building Safe Digital EnvironmentsThe Ministry of Public Education (SEP) will bring the debate on cell phones and social media to more than one million teachers in 200,000 schools. President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that 16 states already have regulations in place and added that “not everything is decided by the government. It has to be discussed within society.”
More Spaces in High Schools: Education Is a RightMexico will double the number of spaces in high schools to 400,000, increasing coverage from 80% to 90% of the school age population. With 485 schools and more than 10,000 million pesos (US$590 million) in investment, the President explained that “we have to give young people the opportunity to finish high school.”
Digital Sovereignty Against Bots and Fake NewsSheinbaum warned about financed disinformation campaigns designed to manipulate the digital conversation using bots and AI. “There is fake news spreading on social media with money behind it,” she noted, calling for people to recognize when a narrative is being artificially amplified.
Mexico Maintains Its Solidarity with ColombiaThe Mexican government continues to send food and aid to Colombia following last week’s earthquake. The deaths of two Mexicans were confirmed, and Sheinbaum noted that the Ministry of Foreign Relations is in contact with their families to provide them with support and assistance.
Recovering the Years Lost to Neoliberalism in HealthcareIn two years, 32 hospitals have been inaugurated, and the goal is to add 9,000 hospital beds to the system’s total. Sheinbaum noted that in the 36 years of neoliberal administrations, only 4,000 beds were added. “The neoliberal period was very damaging, particularly for public health,” the President explained.
**Billions in Oil Surpluses—But Where Are the Public Work Projects?**Sheinbaum recalled that during the Fox and Calderón administrations, billions of dollars in oil surpluses were collected, but no corresponding public work projects were built. “What was done during the period of the largest oil surpluses? […] No one remembers,” she said.
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People’s Mañanera August 17
August 17, 2026August 17, 2026
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, on cellphones in schools, high school access, digital sovereignty, Colombia aid, and hospitals.
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Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala Present Plan to Protect 5.7 Million Hectares of the Great Maya Forest
August 17, 2026August 17, 2026
One year after the Calakmul Declaration, the three countries unveiled a joint Regional Action Plan for a transboundary corridor that is home to over 2 million people.
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PAN Demands Investigation of AMLO’s Son; “What You’re About Is Hypocrisy,” Montiel Responds
August 17, 2026August 17, 2026
The PAN demanded a probe of AMLO’s son over his revoked US visa, even putting his face over the photo of Maduro’s capture; Morena’s Ariadna Montiel accused the PRIAN of serving foreign interests.
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