Integrity Commission and Electoral Reform Bill. Legal Counselor to the Presidency, Luisa María Alcalde, presented an electoral reform initiative that President Claudia Sheinbaum will submit to the Congress to prevent candidates with links to organized crime from running for public office.
The proposal modifies the General Law on Electoral Institutions and Procedures to establish a Candidacy Integrity Verification Commission within the INE, composed of five electoral counselors serving three-year terms. President Sheinbaum emphasized that the initiative safeguards democratic processes, referencing past municipal criminal infiltrations in the State of Mexico and Jalisco as the basis for requiring structural investigations.
Agrément for Roberto Lazzeri as United States Ambassador. President Sheinbaum confirmed that the United States government granted formal approval for Roberto Lazzeri to serve as Mexico’s new ambassador to the United States. She said that the Ministry of Finance and the future ambassador are analyzing mechanisms to protect remittances, focusing on secure financial channels that allow undocumented Mexican nationals to open accounts and transfer funds. Lazzeri will officially assume his diplomatic duties in the coming weeks.
Security Agenda with United States Officials. President Sheinbaum announced that while a scheduled meeting with United States official Sara Carter may be postponed due to scheduling conflicts, bilateral security cooperation remains unaffected.
The President and the security cabinet held a high-level meeting with the US Secretary of Homeland Security to continue operations under the established bilateral security understanding. The administration reiterated its commitment to maintaining coordinated institutional efforts with Washington.
Agreement for Corn Price Stabilization. President Sheinbaum announced the signing of an agreement between corn producers, milling companies, and buyers to stabilize grain prices and support small-scale farmers amid falling international market rates. The administration confirmed that Mexico’s two million small-scale corn farmers who preserve and plant native seeds will continue to receive free fertilizers.
Highway Blockades by Transport Unions. President Sheinbaum questioned the ongoing highway blockades organized by transport unions across various federal roads, noting that the federal government has actively addressed the sector’s demands.
While acknowledging transport union grievances regarding highway extortion, the President stated that dialogue channels remain open, but questioned potential alternative motives behind the continued disruptions.