2026 Economic Package / Presidential Visits to Mexico

2026 Economic Package. President Sheinbaum revealed that the 2026 Economic Package will eliminate the ability of banks to deduct taxes on payments related to the FOBAPROA debt. She criticized the current system allowing banks to reduce taxes based on this debt.

Sheinbaum highlighted that this measure will recover approximately MX$10 billion and expressed confidence that all banks will comply. She explained that a small portion of what banks contribute to this debt, which was originally private but became public, had previously been deductible, but this will no longer be allowed starting next year.

Emmanuel Macron’s Visit to Mexico Postponed; Mark Carney’s Visit Still Scheduled. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his visit to Mexico due to “issues in France.” Regarding the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Sheinbaum confirmed that it remains on schedule, and further details about the agenda will be provided at a later date.

National Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Initiative. President Sheinbaum confirmed that the federal government is developing an initiative to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. The project will include multiple areas, such as scientific training in AI engineering, integration of language technologies, and regulation of AI-related issues. Sheinbaum expects the initiative to be fully presented by October.

Ayotzinapa. Following a meeting with the mothers and fathers of the Ayotzinapa students, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that new investigative lines and methods, previously unexplored, are being pursued in the case. She emphasized that the goal is to ensure cases are prosecuted with sufficient evidence, so that judges will have no reason to deny arrest warrants or formal charges.

Sheinbaum acknowledged complaints from the parents regarding the perceived lack of progress after one year of her administration and their request to involve independent experts. She added that she has asked the Ministry of the Interior to engage with the United Nations to seek additional expert support.