Overview

• In a mass Zócalo address, President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to defend Mexico’s independence and rejected any foreign intervention in security matters.
• Security officials said intentional homicides have fallen 32% since the start of her administration, while citizen reports of extortion have increased.
• Sheinbaum reiterated a four‑pillar security plan focused on social causes, expanded intelligence, a strengthened National Guard under Defense, and coordination across governments.
• Navy chief Raymundo Morales acknowledged that two port commanders appointed in the prior administration engaged in corruption tied to a large “huachicol fiscal” fraud estimated at about 600 billion pesos.
• Commentary highlighted strong public approval for Sheinbaum and cautioned that high deficits and rising public debt pose the government’s most pressing challenge.