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.
Nearly 20 Million Students Receive Wellbeing StipendsWith an investment of 136.9 billion pesos (US$7.61 billion), 19.5 million students are benefiting, and the program is expected to reach 22 million recipients by 2026. President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that “we care about young people; we want them to be in school.”
Chihuahua: National Sovereignty Is Non-NegotiableThe President reported that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) is investigating former Chihuahua prosecutor César Jáuregui for alleged treason, following an unauthorized operation with U.S. agents. She reiterated that no foreign intervention may take place outside the scope of Mexican law.
Mexico Will Demand Justice for the Death of a Mexican National in ICE CustodyThe President announced that Mexico will file a complaint in the U.S. government to clear up the circumstances involving the death of a Mexican national detained by ICE. Sheinbaum reaffirmed that “our solidarity and affection are always with Mexicans abroad.”
Morena Reaches 45% in Opinion PollsThe President pointed to a poll showing Morena with 45% voter support, compared to 8% for the conservative National Action Party (PAN), ahead of the federal congressional elections.
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People’s Mañanera October 19
October 19, 2026
President Sheinbaum’s daily press conference, with comments on well-being stipends, Chihuahua, ICE custody deaths, and Morena’s polling.
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The Zócalo International Book Fair Ended; Nearly 2 Million People Attended, Paloma Saiz Says
October 19, 2026
Its director says booksellers sold like never before and younger readers flocked to the fair, which gave away some 40,000 free books in 10 days.
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Olinia Has the Formula to Succeed in Latin America, Capuano Tripp Says
October 19, 2026October 19, 2026
A call for investors seeks 950 million pesos to found Mexico’s first homegrown automaker, with the state holding 33 to 49 percent and plans to reach other countries of the region by 2030.
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