Ban on Presidential Dual Nationality / Healthcare Expansion

Sinaloa Interim Leadership Coordination. President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the federal executive will coordinate fully with Sinaloa's new interim administration following the local legislature's approval of a permanent leave of absence for former Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya. Sheinbaum pledged federal support to the newly appointed interim governor to maintain peace, security, and public welfare in the state.

Ban on Presidential Dual Nationality. President Sheinbaum announced plans to submit a constitutional reform initiative to prohibit dual nationality for individuals serving as President of Mexico or state governors. Sheinbaum argued that executive officials must hold sole allegiance to Mexico rather than dual citizenship representations.

Federal Inquiries and Voluntary Leave of Absence. President Sheinbaum addressed calls for public officials under investigation, including Senator Enrique Inzunza, to request leaves of absence, stating that such actions remain individual choices. Sheinbaum reiterated that formal investigations fall strictly under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General's Office (FGR) and emphasized national sovereignty in legal proceedings.

National Dengue Case Reduction. Minister of Health David Kershenobich reported a reduction of over 30% in national dengue cases resulting from technological and preventive health initiatives. Kershenobich stated that health authorities are deploying preemptive mitigation actions to address projected epidemiologic increases for the upcoming year.

Healthcare Workforce Recruitment Drive. The Ministry of Health (SSA) will open a national recruitment drive from Sep. 14 to Oct. 31 to hire primary care medical personnel, including retired doctors and nurses. The program permits retired professionals to receive active service compensation without suspending their ongoing pension payouts.

IMSS-Bienestar Primary Care Expansion. SSA and IMSS-Bienestar will initiate a national expansion plan establishing 12,750 primary care clinics across 24 participating states beginning in January 2027. Deputy Health Minister Eduardo Clark detailed that the technical plan focuses on preventive care to reduce hospital network congestion.

Pharmacies of Well-Being Expansion. Clark announced the rollout of the Farmacias del Bienestar (Pharmacies for Well-Being) initiative across 24 states under the Salud Casa por Casa (Healthcare Door by Door) program. Implementation begins in September and will achieve nationwide operation by November, ensuring supply distribution for basic and chronic care medications.

Healthcare Door by Door Progress. Minister of Welfare Leticia Ramirez presented an operational update on the Healthcare Door by Door program, confirming that healthcare personnel have completed nearly 25 million home consultations. Ramirez detailed that medical professionals have visited 12.27 million homes during initial visits and completed 4 million follow-up consultations for elderly citizens and people with disabilities.