Sheinbaum and Trump talk about the T-MEC and security

Sheinbaum and Trump spoke by phone. The T-MEC remains without concrete changes, but negotiations are advancing.

Publicado 29 enero, 2026 el 29 de enero a las 15:40 | 2 mins reading |1,680 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

The call that kept everything the same

President Claudia Sheinbaum emerged from her call with Donald Trump with a clear message: nothing new under the sun of the USMCA. The review of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada continues without specific modifications. That’s what he said at a press conference.

“In the conversation there was nothing additional, he agreed with me that we are moving forward in the general understanding we have,” he indicated.

Advances in security, stagnation in rules

What did advance, according to his story, is security cooperation. He spoke of meetings between the FGR and the Ministry of Security with their American counterparts in Washington. Regarding the trade agreement, the US approach is to strengthen the rules of origin, not only for cars.

This issue has already been raised with the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, who will travel to Washington next week. Sheinbaum stressed that there are no concrete agreements yet, but the talks are going “positively.” He said that the United States recognizes the USMCA as one of the best treaties in the world.

The automotive urgency and what was not talked about

The Mexican automotive industry was a topic both in the call with Trump and in a meeting with sector executives this Wednesday. The official objective is to avoid loss of auto parts production and support affected workers.

Work is being done to streamline customs crossings, accelerate VAT refunds and define environmental standards in advance (some expire in 2027). An intersecretary commission was also announced to monitor the sector.

Regarding Canada, Sheinbaum said that the validity of the trilateral agreement was reiterated, despite recent comments by Trump about possible Canadian influence. And there was an invitation: Trump invited her to visit the United States, without a defined date.

Finally, what was absent: the issue of shipping oil to Cuba was not addressed. Sheinbaum said that this matter has been discussed by Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Minor is attacked with a machete on the beaches of Ahome

Fishermen help a minor attacked with a machete on Ahome beach.

Publicado 23 minutes ago el 9 de julio a las 13:27 | 2 mins reading

A minor was attacked with a machete on Las Salinas beach, in the municipality of Higueras de Zaragoza, municipality of Ahome. Fishermen who were in the area intervened to stop the attack and transferred the injured man to the Gynecological-Pediatric Hospital No. 2 of the IMSS in Los Mochis, where he was admitted.

Attack details

Two young men on a motorcycle arrived with machetes and repeatedly attacked the minor, whose age was not specified. The intervention of the fishermen prevented the injuries from becoming more serious. Investigative elements went to the hospital to collect testimonies and data that would allow the aggressors to be identified.

The incident occurs five days after a fight with machetes during the Virgen del Refugio festivities, in the same municipality. On that occasion, several horse riders participated in the fight, some using whips. No injuries were reported, but the incident spread on social networks.

As a consequence of these acts, municipal authorities canceled the dance scheduled in honor of the Virgen del Refugio during the weekend. The participation of the so-called “macheteros” is being investigated, since the carrying of machetes outside of working hours in the countryside is prohibited.

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Sheinbaum: “The end does not justify the means” in the Zambada case

The president questions the display of the FBI plane and reiterates Ken Salazar's contradictions.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 9 de julio a las 12:19 | 2 mins reading

Sheinbaum insists on violation of sovereignty

President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that the arrest of Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, does not justify an alleged violation of Mexican sovereignty. In his morning conference, he pointed out that the heart of the matter is not the capture, but how it happened.

“The end does not justify the means. Of course, this leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, it’s good that he is detained. He had an arrest warrant here, but the issue is whether there was a violation of sovereignty in that arrest,” he declared.

Sheinbaum also referred to statements by former ambassador Ken Salazar, who stated that the aircraft used to transport Zambada to the United States did not belong to the US government. However, the president pointed out contradictions.

“What it does not explain is how the FBI itself presents the plane at a fair as if it had been an FBI operation. That is the contradiction,” he said.

The president indicated that the government requested the Attorney General’s Office to incorporate these new elements into the investigation folder. He considers that there are omissions and lack of clarity in the information provided by the former diplomat.

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez compared the case to the kidnapping of doctor Humberto Álvarez Machain in 1990. At that time, Mexico defended national sovereignty beyond the crimes charged. Velasco accused those who today criticize the current government’s position of inconsistency.

Sheinbaum added that Zambada’s capture also sparked clashes between organized crime groups in Sinaloa. He insisted that the issue will continue on the bilateral agenda and that the FGR’s investigation must continue.

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Mexico files criminal complaints for deaths in immigration custody

Foreign Ministry reports 17 Mexicans killed in incidents linked to ICE.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 9 de julio a las 10:54 | 2 mins reading

The Mexican government announced legal actions to protect its citizens in the United States. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, reported that 17 compatriots have lost their lives in incidents related to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).

Of that total, 14 died while in custody in detention centers. The other three died during immigration operations. The information was revealed during an announcement about strong measures to defend the human rights of Mexicans abroad.

Actions of the Mexican government

Among the notable actions, criminal complaints will be filed with the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to clarify the circumstances of each death. Velasco Álvarez stressed the need to investigate these events and demand accountability from the US authorities.

The Mexican government seeks to guarantee that the rights of its citizens are not violated during immigration processes. The complaints are part of a broader strategy to address the situation of Mexican migrants, especially those detained by ICE.

So far, no additional details have been released about the specific cases or the status of ongoing investigations. The Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to the protection of Mexicans abroad and the monitoring of these incidents.