Sheinbaum questions US double standards in capture of El Mayo

The president questions Washington's contradictions while demanding transparency in a case that shakes bilateral cooperation.

The irony of calling drug traffickers “terrorists”… while negotiating with them

Ah, coherence, that word that seems to have been eliminated from the political dictionary. President Claudia Sheinbaum, with the patience of someone explaining algebra to a cat, pointed out the hypocrisy of the US government: first she declares the Mexican cartels “terrorist organizations” and then, as if it were a bad joke, she negotiates with their leaders. Is this diplomacy or a lost episode of Breaking Bad?

El Mayo, the most uncomfortable detainee since guacamole in a formal meeting

Sheinbaum, with that mix of exasperation and elegance that only she masters, demanded that the US Department of Justice share the details of the detention of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in July 2024. Because, of course, what better way to strengthen the bilateral relationship than by leaving Mexico in the dark about an operation in its own backyard? “We do not defend criminals,” he clarified, while half the country murmured: “Really? Because sometimes it seems like a soap opera.”

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And here comes the best: the prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero has been requesting information for months as if he were asking for a favor instead of exercising a right. Do you think this is a broken game of telephone? “We want clarification,” Sheinbaum insisted, because nothing says “international collaboration” like Washington’s radioactive silence.

Mexico, for its part, washes its hands more than Pilatos: “We just want to reduce violence,” they say, while the Sinaloa cartel continues to bill more than Netflix. Of course, with a touch of added drama: “Think of Sinaloa!“, as if the state had not been the scene of this narco tragicomedy for decades.

So, in summary: the US criminalizes drug traffickers but winks at them, Mexico demands transparency but does not always practice it, and citizens… well, citizens continue to pay the price. Does anyone else need a pain reliever?

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They restructure 4.8 million Infonavit credits

Infonavit restructured 4.8 million loans; 457 thousand were left at zero.

Massive credit restructuring

Octavio Romero Oropeza, director of Infonavit, reported that more than 4.8 million loans considered unpayable were restructured in the current administration. The objective: correct schemes that made debts grow despite payments.

Of that total, 457 thousand credits remained with a zero balance. Their owners will no longer have to pay. The remaining 4.4 million were restructured with balance reductions, lower rates and fixed monthly payments. The Institute’s collection improved: a group of 650 thousand credits went from 215 million pesos per month to 318 million.

“People pay, as long as they have fair payment conditions,” he said.

Advances in housing

In housing improvement, almost 150 thousand credits were granted in 2026, exceeding the goal of 132 thousand. In the Housing for Wellbeing Program, as of June 14, there are 460 thousand homes contracted, 191 thousand under construction. The six-year goal is 1.2 million houses.

Romero highlighted that 23,281 homes have already been placed in 21 states. 90% of the beneficiaries earn between one and two minimum wages. Three out of every four homes were purchased by people under 40 years of age. More than 25 requirements were eliminated and the credit bureau no longer conditions financing.

Rodrigo Chávez, from Conavi, reports construction and improvement in several entities. The executive member of Fovissste, Jabnely Maldonado, reported 40% progress in restructuring credits for State workers. Since July 1, a new simplified account statement has been in operation. He also announced the third stage of conversion of UMA credits to pesos.

Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the program is progressing: there are already 274 thousand homes under construction, 604 thousand contracted and more than 24 thousand delivered. He highlighted that the restructuring of more than five million loans canceled debts of hundreds of thousands of families.

“We are serving nearly seven million families,” he said.

Regularization of writings

Víctor Rubén Guzmán, from Insus, reported 36,123 deeds delivered and 39,673 accumulated. There are 117,442 lots in process. The State of Mexico leads with 13,286 processes. 557 thousand 980 lots are incorporated. 63.4% of the shares are in the name of mothers, due to “a historical debt to women.”

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90% of gas stations sell regular gasoline for less than 24 pesos

Average price of regular gasoline is 23.68 pesos; 90% of stations comply with the agreement.

Advances in fuel prices

The head of the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco), César Iván Escalante Ruiz, reported that nine out of ten service stations in the country already sell regular gasoline for less than 24 pesos per liter. The data is part of the monitoring of the agreement to stabilize prices.

The national average price of regular gasoline was 23.68 pesos per liter. As for diesel, the average was 27.15 pesos, five cents less than the previous week. Compliance with this fuel rose from 73.1% to 75% of stations that sell it for under 27 pesos.

As part of weekly monitoring, Profeco identified a Pemex station in the Venustiano Carranza mayor’s office, Mexico City, as one of those that offers fairer prices for regular gasoline. In contrast, he pointed out an Oxxo Gas station in Gómez Palacio, Durango, for maintaining high margins, with a price of 24.99 pesos per liter.

Stability in the basic basket and actions for the 2026 World Cup

In terms of basic consumption, the official reported that the basket of 24 products maintains a stable trend. The lowest price was recorded in Durango, with 777.90 pesos, while the highest was 949 pesos in León, Guanajuato. Regarding tomatoes, the national average in supply centers is 44.66 pesos per kilogram, decreasing thanks to the National Agreement against Inflation and Famine.

Looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Profeco maintains a special surveillance and advisory operation in the country’s three host stadiums, four international airports, Fan Fest areas and 143 high-traffic points. The objective is to guide and defend the rights of national and foreign consumers. In addition, the special edition of Consumer Magazine includes a quality study on 49 models of LED screens from 13 brands so that consumers make informed purchases.

Finally, the agency reiterated the call to consult its virtual map to locate gas stations with fair prices and compare costs of basic products.

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Laura Itzel Castillo, new head of the Women’s Secretariat

Sheinbaum appoints Laura Itzel Castillo as the new head of the gender department.

New leadership in gender dependency

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Laura Itzel Castillo will be the next Secretary of Women. She will assume the position once her work as president of the Senate Board of Directors concludes.

The appointment occurs two months after Citlalli Hernández left office. Castillo arrives at a key moment to strengthen policies with a gender focus in the country.

Castillo has a degree in Law and has held various legislative positions. His career includes work on commissions related to human rights and equity.

Sheinbaum stressed the importance of maintaining a profile with experience and sensitivity on the subject. The new secretary will face the challenge of providing continuity to existing programs and responding to the demands of feminist organizations.

The change is part of a series of adjustments in the federal cabinet. Castillo is expected to promote actions against gender violence and promote substantive equality.

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