Sheinbaum guarantees fixed gasoline price for next year

The federal president denies rumors and confirms a key pact with the sector to contain fuel costs.

Publicado 30 diciembre, 2025 el 30 de diciembre a las 14:57 | 4 mins reading |2,352 vistas | por Carlos Méndez

An oath in the midst of the economic storm

In the heart of a national scenario full of speculation and fears, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo raised her voice to proclaim a decree that resounded like a thunderclap of certainty: the price of gasoline will not increase in 2026. With the solemnity of someone who defends the last bastion of family stability, the president not only offered words, but a wrought iron pact in the corridors of power and gas stations. He assured, with the forcefulness of a fait accompli, that not even the treasury, represented by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), would see its income diminished in this epic battle against inflation.

“Gasoline is not going to increase the price,” declared Sheinbaum Pardo from his information trench in the National Palace, transforming his morning conference into an economic war report. “We achieved this with a voluntary agreement with the gas stations,” he revealed, revealing a strategic alliance woven with meticulous and detailed technical work that seemed extracted from a master plan to save the popular economy. Every word of his was a nail that closed the coffin of rumors.

The secret pact that freezes fuel

The head of the Federal Executive unearthed the details of this agreement, a negotiation narrative where the majority of businessmen in the hydrocarbon sector accepted that regular fuel, the lifeblood of millions of engines, would never cross the sacred barrier of 24 pesos per liter. It was a line in the sand, a limit that the government was committed to defending tooth and nail. “By increasing the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), which corresponds to inflation, it does not impact the price of regular gasoline,” he explained with the precision of an economic surgeon, dismantling the gears of a possible increase. “This was agreed upon with the gas stations and we will continue working with them,” he promised, sealing a future of continuous collaboration. Before any shadow of a doubt, his war cry was clear and devastating: “False, it is not going to increase!”.

But in every great epic, a villain emerges. The shadows murmured that Premium gasoline, the high-octane elixir, would be the scapegoat, the one that would bear the weight of the fiscal adjustment. “What they say is that it would be the Premium, the red gasoline, that would have to pay this cost,” they snapped. However, the president, master of the unexpected twist, dismantled the theory with the elegance of a strategist. “Not necessarily,” he corrected, revealing that the agreement is a living creature, an entity that renews and adapts. “It is an agreement with the gas stations where the price of regular gasoline does not increase and is updated every six months,” he clarified, painting a panorama where the stability of energy prices is not a dream, but rather a vigilant and dynamic administrative process.

This story is not just about hydrocarbons and tax rates; It is a chronicle about the containment of the cost of living, the protection of citizens’ pockets and a policy of subsidies and stimuli that stakes its destiny on each liter dispensed. The federal administration has launched its boldest letter, committing to price control and market regulation that will keep the shadow of shortages at bay. The message is a flare in the night: great gasoline, diesel and its derivatives have a guardian in the presidential chair, and its price will be a bastion defended with the force of an unbreakable agreement.

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Update your INE credential: requirements for change of address

Documents and steps to modify your address in the INE without setbacks.

Publicado 9 hours ago el 21 de junio a las 23:05 | 1 min reading

If you moved this year, updating the address on your voter registration card is a key step. The INE recommends doing so to participate in decisions in your new area and maintain an official document with true data.

What do you need?

Go to an INE module with these documents:

Legable birth certificate or Naturalization Letter (if you were not born in Mexico).
Recent proof of address: electricity, property or water bill.
Identification with valid photo: passport, professional ID card, driver’s license, military card, previous credential or school ID with photo.

Schedule your appointment

To speed up the process, the institution suggests scheduling an appointment on its official site. Go to www.ine.mx/credencial/, complete the required information with your CURP and full name. If you do not know your CURP, you can access it with name, date of birth and place of origin. There you will also locate the nearest module.

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Three are linked to trial for kidnapping Indians in Juárez

Three alleged members of the Northeast Cartel, arrested for the kidnapping of five Indians in Juárez.

Publicado 9 hours ago el 21 de junio a las 22:40 | 2 mins reading

A Control judge linked Tomás “N”, Diana “N” and Jaqueline “N” to the trial for their probable responsibility in organized crime crimes for the purposes of kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping. The victims were five citizens of India, kidnapped in June 2025 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

As a precautionary measure, the three defendants were placed in informal preventive detention in State Prisons 2 and 3 of the entity. The judge granted four months for the complementary investigation.

Investigation and capture

The case began when the Consul of the Indian Embassy in Mexico reported via email that five compatriots were deprived of their liberty. Based on that notice, the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) began the investigations.

Days later, agents of the Federal Ministerial Police, experts from the Federal Forensic Expert Center and elements of the National Guard executed a search warrant in five homes in Ciudad Juárez. Before these operations, the victims had already been released. During the investigations, they located the three men identified, who had current arrest warrants; They were secured and placed at the disposal of the judge.

Regional context

The connection to the process of these individuals—presumably linked to the Northeast Cartel—evidences the challenge that organized crime represents in the border area. The authorities have indicated that this type of crime affects both Mexican citizens and foreigners, and they maintain operations to dismantle kidnapping networks.

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Families celebrate Father’s Day in the Zócalo with a calm atmosphere

Parents and children enjoyed the Fan Fest in the Zócalo on Sunday.

Publicado 10 hours ago el 21 de junio a las 22:14 | 2 mins reading

This Sunday, the plaza of the capital’s Zócalo welcomed families who came to celebrate Father’s Day. The Fan Fest, installed in the Historic Center, was the meeting point for those looking to mingle and watch the Mexican National Team match.

Roberto arrived accompanied by his wife Paola and his baby Ramsés. With the National Team shirt, they sought to follow the game and have a pleasant time.

“I think it’s nice to spend the day together as a family. We came prepared to watch the game and have a nice time. We wanted to take advantage of Father’s Day to be together,” he commented.

Despite the enthusiasm, Roberto pointed out that the turnout was smaller than expected.

“We thought there would be many more people because of the game and the date, but it was calmer than we imagined,” he added.

Víctor Manuel came with his son – of the same name -, his sister-in-law and two grandchildren. The family considered the experience positive to live together and share activities.

“It’s cool that they do this type of events because you can come with your family, watch football and have a good time without spending so much,” he commented.

The grandchildren enjoyed the atmosphere and the activities available. Víctor Manuel also noticed fewer visitors than expected.

“Yes, it caught our attention that there were few people; we thought it would be much more crowded for Father’s Day and the game,” he said.

The day passed without any reported incidents. Families took advantage of the public space to celebrate in a festive environment but with smaller attendance than at similar events.