Overview

• President Claudia Sheinbaum hosted Brazilian vice president Geraldo Alckmin at Palacio Nacional after two days of meetings with officials and business leaders.
• Alckmin said the countries signed two health agreements to expand vaccine production with advanced technology and to enhance sanitary regulation to strengthen the health industrial complex.
• He highlighted accords on biofuels policy with Mexico’s Energy Secretariat, agro‑food trade and cooperation with Agriculture, and steps with the Economy Secretariat to promote commercial integration.
• Alckmin stated that the governments agreed on a calendar to update the ACE 53 and ACE 55 economic agreements, targeting a signing in mid‑2026 and not seeking a broader free‑trade pact.
• The visit featured ceremonial gestures including the Keys to Mexico City for Alckmin, and Sheinbaum publicly praised President Lula for progress in reducing hunger in Brazil.