Presidenta Sheinbaum disbelief over majority characterization
Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed claims that México is facing a dark period in democracy due to Morena’s total control of the government, asserting that in democratic countries, it is common to seek control of Congress through elections.
Sheinbaum stated, "What is the basis for making such evaluations? Who is making them and under which criteria? When a prime minister in Europe has 16 years in power like Angela Merkel, no one said there was a problem, but when there is an election of a president in America with re-election, ‘Woa,’ suddenly there’s a problem."
Presidenta sheinbaum on the detention of the mayor of Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas
Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the detentions of public officials are being carried out in accordance with investigations conducted by the Attorney General’s Office and that they are part of the strategy being implemented at the federal level. She added that the details of the detention of the mayor of Frontera Comalapa, Chiapas, will be provided by Omar García Harfuch of Sinaloa on Thursday.
Presidenta sheinbaum criticizes media campaign against Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum criticized what she described as a media campaign against México due to the arrival of Donald Trump to power. She accused the New York Times of publishing a false report on the production of fentanyl in a house in Culiacán.
Presidenta sheinbaum’s position on Nicolás Maduro‘s inauguration
Claudia Sheinbaum stated that she will respect the self-determination of the Venezuelan people, despite concerns about the lack of transparency in the election process. She clarified that a representative will attend Maduro’s inauguration, but she does not see why this should not be the case.
Presidenta sheinbaum discusses suspension of Mexicana de Aviación routes
Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the recent suspension of eight routes by Mexicana de Aviación from the Felipe Ángeles International Airport, saying that it is a temporary measure while the company evaluates its flight plans. She assured that Mexicana de Aviación will continue to operate and that the company is a public entity that is subject to internal reviews.
Presidenta sheinbaum denies risk in judicial elections
Claudia Sheinbaum denied that there is any risk in the upcoming elections for the judicial branch, despite the reduction in the budget for the INE. She announced that she will meet with the INE president next Friday to discuss proposals to strengthen the electoral institute and ensure the successful conduct of the elections.
Olinia seeks to impact three main markets with affordable electric vehicles
Roberto Capuano Tripp, responsible for the Olinia project, revealed that the company aims to make its vehicles accessible to the Mexican population by targeting three main markets: personal mobility, urban transport (as an alternative to mototaxis), and last-mile deliveries. He also shared that the Olinia plant will be ready by the end of the six-year term and that the company plans to use one of its vehicles to inaugurate the 2026 World Cup.
2025 budget for scholarships in the Bienestar program
Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education, announced that the Bienestar program will have a budget of 442,383,412,286 pesos for scholarships in 2025. A total of 9,436,907 students are expected to receive the universal Rita Cetina scholarship, while 4,224,381 will receive the Benito Juárez scholarship, and 409,419 will receive the superior scholarship.
Boletas already open for the Benito Juárez scholarship
The SEP confirmed that the registration period for the Benito Juárez scholarship has already begun and that students from all levels of higher education can apply. The first payment will be made in February and then every two months until December.
Government presents La Escuela es Nuestra program goals for 2025
The government aims to allocate 19,900 million pesos for the La Escuela es Nuestra program in 2025, which will benefit 67,900 schools at the basic level and 4,000 million pesos for 6,200 middle schools.
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