Sheinbaum coordinates federal response to rain with five states

Federal protocols are activated to address the emergency and provide immediate support to the communities hardest hit by the rainfall.

Federal Government Activates Emergency Protocols After Intense Rainfall

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, led a critical work session with the heads of the executive of Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí. The central objective of this meeting was to carry out a meticulous update of the accumulated damages and urgent needs in each municipality impacted by the recent storm. This intergovernmental coordination represents the cornerstone of the crisis management strategy deployed to address the climate contingency.

Through an official statement distributed on its digital channels, the federal president specified that the National Civil Protection Coordination will be the entity responsible for issuing a detailed report with the conclusions and agreements reached during the meeting. In addition, a new follow-up session was established, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on this same October 11, which underlines the dynamic nature and high priority given to this national emergency.

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A Comprehensive and Multilevel Response

The work meeting had the participation of a wide spectrum of authorities from the federal government, integrating efforts to address the complex emergency situation that has affected vast regions of the country. The tragic balance of these meteorological events, so far, reports the unfortunate loss of 37 human lives, in addition to hundreds of incidents and material damage that have impacted infrastructure, homes and the local economy. The presence of multiple federal agencies seeks to ensure an agile and multifaceted response.

In a gesture addressed to the grieving families, President Sheinbaum expressed her deepest condolences and solidarity. He reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for all people who have suffered the loss of a loved one. In parallel, he addressed the affected population to offer certainty and tranquility, guaranteeing them that they will have all the necessary support and that they will not lack any type of assistance during this critical stage of recovery.

It is essential to highlight that, as part of the relief operation, troops and specialized teams from the Government of Mexico are already deployed in the five mentioned states. The priority mission of these teams on the ground focuses on two key fronts: the opening and rehabilitation of roads and communication routes that have been obstructed, and the direct and timely attention to communities that are isolated or have been severely affected. This logistical deployment is vital to allow the flow of humanitarian aid and accurately evaluate the real situation in the most difficult to access areas.

The magnitude of this climatic event highlights the vulnerability of certain regions to extreme hydrometeorological phenomena, which, according to expert analysis, could increase their frequency and intensity. The coordinated response that is being implemented not only seeks to alleviate the immediate effects, but also to lay the foundations for a longer-term adaptation and resilience strategy. The participation of state governments is crucial, since they are the ones who have detailed knowledge of the territory and the specific needs of their localities, facilitating a more efficient and effective distribution of resources.

Prompt action and constant communication between the different levels of government are essential elements to manage a crisis of this magnitude. The implementation of these emergency protocols reflects an effort to systematize the response and optimize available resources. Civil protection thus stands as the articulating axis of these actions, demonstrating the importance of having strengthened institutions with the capacity for immediate reaction. Collaboration between the federation and the states is, without a doubt, the pillar on which the national response capacity in the face of natural disasters is built.

Citizens have responded to the call from the authorities, following safety recommendations and reporting incidents, which contributes to a more comprehensive management of the emergency. This type of collaboration between the population and institutions is a vital component for community resilience. The path to full recovery will be gradual, but the support structure put in place aims to accelerate this process and mitigate the suffering of those affected. Transparency in information and accountability for the actions carried out will be essential to maintain the trust of the population throughout the reconstruction process.

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INEHRM becomes a research and teaching center

The INEHRM is transformed into a research and teaching center under the new secretariat.

Transformation of the INEHRM

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed the decree that transfers the National Institute of Historical Studies of the Revolutions of Mexico (INEHRM) to the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI). The institute becomes a decentralized public body with an academic focus.

Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez, head of SECIHTI, explained that the new scheme will train specialists in history to strengthen national capacities in social sciences and humanities.

Felipe Arturo Ávila Espinosa, director of the INEHRM, explained that the study plans will link historical knowledge with social, economic, political and cultural problems of the country, and will address the needs of the Federal Public Administration.

Hybrid educational offer

The offer will include bachelor’s degrees in History, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Public Administration and Good Government. In postgraduate studies, master’s degrees will be added in Mexican Humanism, Gender and Feminism Studies, and Social Movements and Rescue of Historical Memory. There will also be specialties in Political Communication and History Teaching.

Graduates will cover topics such as agrarianism, health, migration, artificial intelligence, violence and human rights.

Headquarters and call

The new headquarters will be at 80 Guatemala Street, Historic Center of Mexico City. The first admission call will be launched in July, and classes will begin in September.

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Prosecutor’s Office grants protection measures to victim of family violence

The Morelos Prosecutor's Office issued protection measures after a complaint of family violence against the former director of Pemex.

The Morelos Attorney General’s Office activated protection measures in favor of Felicia Jiménez Lavie, who filed a complaint for family violence against her husband, Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Pemex. This was reported by prosecutor Fernando Blumenkron Escobar.

The measures, the official explained, will be available when the victim requires them. The complaint was filed in Mexico City and the Women’s Secretariat of the Government of Mexico directly follows up on the case.

Investigation in progress

Until now, Jiménez Lavie has not gone to the local Public Ministry to contribute more elements to the investigation folder. This was initiated ex officio last Friday, June 26, after a video was broadcast with images of attacks against the woman.

Blumenkron assured that the portfolio continues its integration. “The proceedings have not stopped and we are going to continue to guarantee justice for the victim,” he said. In addition, he indicated that there is coordination with the Women’s Secretariat and the capital’s Prosecutor’s Office, under the care route for victims of family violence.

Among the actions carried out, the Morelos Prosecutor’s Office seeks to locate the address where the physical assault occurred, to carry out expert reports in accordance with the images of the video broadcast by the victim herself.

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Trump does not extend T-MEC: Mexico faces annual review

US rejects automatic extension of the T-MEC; validity is reduced to 10 years with annual review.

Rejection of automatic extension

The United States decided not to automatically renew the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) for 16 years. This reduces its validity to a decade with an annual review. The measure generated concern among Mexican legislators.

Ricardo Monreal, coordinator of Morena in San Lázaro, explained that the treaty remains in force for another 10 years, but subject to evaluation each year. He noted that the United States presented 54 observations, including issues such as the vaquita porpoise and piracy. Mexico, for its part, raised 13 points, including clause 232 on tariffs.

“Only it will be reviewed year after year, but the Treaty is not finished, it continues for another 10 years because that is how it was signed six years ago,” declared Monreal.

The legislator warned that Donald Trump has been a constant critic of the USMCA and called for considering the benefits it has brought to the three nations.

Reactions of the opposition

Héctor Saúl Téllez, vice economic coordinator of the PAN, considered that the US position shows a lack of strategic anticipation on the part of the federal government.

“The US decision not to automatically extend the USMCA for 16 years in today’s review is not the end of the treaty, but it does reveal a lack of strategic anticipation by the federal government,” he stated.

Téllez recalled that Article 34.7 of the agreement had been known since 2018. Reaching July 1 without a clean extension represents a risk that, he said, should have been avoided.

The annual review will allow adjustments, but uncertainty about the future of regional trade persists. Mexico and Canada will seek to maintain the stability of the agreement for the next ten years.

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