Overview
- The actor said he felt deeply ashamed of U.S. President Donald Trump and grouped leaders such as Viktor Orbán, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu as powerful 'bad players' on the wrong side of history.
- He applauded President Claudia Sheinbaum, telling the crowd their president is 'incredible' for how she handles Trump and urging the selection of inclusive leaders.
- Gere announced 'Sierra a mar en Jalisco,' a conservation effort in the Xala region south of Puerto Vallarta, describing work with investors, local communities and supportive authorities to restore ecosystems such as mangroves.
- Sharing the stage with Environment Secretary Alicia Bárcena in a session titled 'Compasión en acción,' he called for more women in leadership, saying they often embody compassion and wisdom.
- The talk drew an overflow audience, and Gere said his documentary 'Sabiduría y felicidad' would screen at the University of Guadalajara’s Cineteca.