Sheinbaum evaluates trip to Washington for World Cup draw

The Mexican president conditions her participation in the sporting event on confirmation of the attendance of other key figures, in what would be a first face-to-face meeting with her counterpart.

Publicado 27 noviembre, 2025 el 27 de noviembre a las 15:27 | 3 mins reading |2,429 vistas | por Carlos Méndez

Possible Diplomatic Meeting in the 2026 World Cup Draw

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, is evaluating the feasibility of traveling to the city of Washington to witness in person the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for next December 5. This momentous sporting event, which will define the competition groups, could become the scene of a significant diplomatic meeting.

During her morning conference this Thursday, November 27, held at the National Palace, the president clarified that her final attendance is subject to confirmation of the presence of other high authorities. In particular, Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that they are awaiting verification that the president of the United States, Donald Trump, will attend the event. If it materializes, this would be the first face-to-face meeting between both leaders, marking a milestone in bilateral relations between Mexico and its northern neighbor.

Pending Definition and Conditions for Assistance

“We are in the definition process. The draw is on the 5th, and we are evaluating whether we attend. That is the current situation,” said the Mexican Head of State. His statement underlines the strategic nature of the decision, which goes beyond protocol. He added: “We are confirming whether it is verified that President Trump will participate, as well as the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney. Based on this, we would determine my participation in the drawing ceremony. We will inform the final decision next week.”

The possible attendance of the three top figures of the host countries of the World Cup 2026 adds a layer of geopolitical complexity to the sporting event. When asked if he would seek a bilateral meeting with the US president, Sheinbaum offered a cautious and precise response.

“The situation is still being defined. We have not had a conversation recently; the last communication with President Trump occurred towards the end of October, when the three-month deadline agreed on the tariffs was up. On that occasion, we agreed that we would continue the dialogue and that there was no problem in this regard,” he explained. This statement suggests that, although communication channels have been open, a face-to-face meeting requires specific logistics and diplomatic context, for which the World Cup draw presents itself as an organic opportunity.

The analysis of this potential trip reveals the intricate interconnection between major global sporting events and the international diplomatic agenda. President Sheinbaum’s final decision will not only impact Mexico’s representation at a high-profile fan event, but will also send a clear signal about the status and direction of the relationship with the Trump administration at a crucial time. The expectation lies in whether football will serve as a catalyst for constructive dialogue in other areas of the complex bilateral relationship.

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Sheinbaum reports 274 thousand homes under construction

274 thousand homes under construction; six-year goal of 1.8 million.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 16 de junio a las 09:29 | 2 mins reading

Progress of the Housing for Wellbeing program

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that 274 thousand houses are under construction throughout the country, as part of the Housing for Well-being program. Currently, the scheme serves 6.8 million families.

“Today housing is accessible for construction workers, for women who earn a minimum wage and who paid very high rents.”

The six-year goal is to build 1.8 million homes. Contracts, properties and projects of 604 thousand are already ready; Of them, 274 thousand are built.

Economic impact and employment

Sheinbaum highlighted that the program boosts the economy through the construction industry. For each house or apartment, three to four jobs are generated.

The Secretary of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development, Edna Elena Vega Rangel, pointed out that progress is 33% in the housing goal. It benefits 2.1 million people, through Conavi and Infonavit.

In addition, there is 32.2% progress in the delivery of support or credits for housing improvements: 579 thousand beneficiaries, equivalent to two million people.

Legal certainty and credits

The federal government has delivered 293 thousand deeds, settlement certificates and credit cancellations. This represents 29.3% of the six-year goal, benefiting one million families.

Infonavit and Fovissste have restructured, reduced balances and interest rates on 5.1 million loans.

Sheinbaum was accompanied at the event by: the executive member of Fovissste, Jabnely Maldonado Meza; the general directors of Infonavit (Octavio Romero Oropeza), Conavi (Rodrigo Chávez Contreras) and Insus (Víctor Rubén Guzmán Dagnino); the head of Profeco, César Iván Escalante Ruiz; and the political advisor Alfonso Suárez del Real.

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New head of Women will promote substantive equality

The future secretary will prioritize equality policies and the eradication of gender violence.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 16 de junio a las 08:18 | 2 mins reading

Laura Itzel Castillo, the next Secretary of Women, announced that her management will focus on substantive equality policies with a feminist agenda aligned with the government of Claudia Sheinbaum.

Career and challenges

Castillo, daughter of former presidential candidate Heberto Castillo, studied Architecture at UNAM. She was Secretary of Urban Development and Housing of Mexico City during the administration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He currently presides over the Board of Directors of the Senate, a position he will leave to join the federal cabinet.

Her objective, she said, will be to contribute to an egalitarian society that guarantees women’s rights and advances the eradication of gender violence. He recognized important advances in the matter and pointed out that the new challenge is to deepen these policies through public programs that strengthen equality and female participation in all areas.

With her appointment, she is expected to promote concrete actions to address current challenges in gender equality and promote a safer and more equitable environment for women in Mexico. The Women’s Secretariat is a department created to strengthen attention to the rights and needs of women in the country.

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Beatriz Mojica leaves the Senate to seek the governorship of Guerrero

The senator leaves office to compete for the governorship of Guerrero in the Morena poll.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 16 de junio a las 07:05 | 2 mins reading

Senator Beatriz Mojica Morga requested leave to separate from her position in the Senate. Its objective: participate in the internal process of Morena that will define the person in charge of coordinating the Defense of the Fourth Transformation in Guerrero. That position would lead her to the candidacy for governor of the state.

The legislator reported that she made the decision responsibly and with respect for the party’s rules. She stated that she was prepared to face the new political challenges in the entity.

Commitment to Warrior

In a message on social networks, Mojica assured that he will continue working alongside citizens. He pointed out that his political career has always been linked to the demands of the people of Guerrero.

“The charges are temporary, but the commitment to Guerrero is for life,” he said.

The senator trusts in democratic participation. He said that the people must define the direction of the transformation movement. He also expressed his support for President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s project and called for maintaining unity in Morena.

Context of the process

Mojica’s departure occurs a week before Morena publishes the official call for the internal selection process. In parallel, the senator of the Green Party, Jasmine Bugarín Rodríguez, also requested a license to participate in the similar survey in Nayarit.

Mojica leaves his seat at a key moment for the definition of candidates in Guerrero. Morena’s internal process will be decisive for the gubernatorial race.