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Sheinbaum Hosts Carlos Slim, CCE Chief and HSBC Executives for Private Talks on Mexico’s Outlook

She signaled confidence in the economy following closed‑door consultations with top business and banking figures.

Overview

  • The president met at Palacio Nacional with Carlos Slim and CCE president Francisco Cervantes, joined by Marco Antonio Slim Domit, to review forecasts for late 2025 and 2026.
  • In a separate meeting, she received HSBC’s Michael Roberts and Jorge Arce, saying they discussed “great opportunities” for Mexico.
  • She summarized both meetings on social media, while attendees declined on‑the‑record comments and no detailed agreements were released.
  • Reporters observed a private session lasting about three hours, with Slim entering via a side access and departing without speaking to the press.
  • Security around Palacio Nacional was reinforced with police and metal barriers ahead of planned demonstrations for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.