Democratizing Education / Economic Stability

SaberesMX Democratizes Education. Mario Delgado, Minister of Public Education, outlined how the SaberesMX platform will operate. According to Delgado, this initiative represents an opportunity to make education more accessible. He noted that some existing platforms already have more users than private universities in Mexico. SaberesMX aims to serve as a public platform and integrate higher education courses to democratize access to knowledge. He added that if private platforms continue to dominate, the public education sector risks losing relevance.

Stability Despite Slower Growth. According to President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s economy remains stable and its economic model continues to function as intended. She noted that economists typically measure economic performance through growth indicators, with GDP serving as the primary metric. However, she explained that GDP has limitations, as it does not account for factors such as reductions in poverty, increased access to higher education, or decreased inequality. Sheinbaum said that although Mexico did not record significant GDP growth this year, there were positive developments, including an increase in employment.

Cacao, Corn Production. President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that cacao producers in Tabasco had been selling their product at increasingly lower prices. To address this, a technology was developed to sell the grain in its dry form, without pulp, which provides greater added value. A new chocolate production plant will now be built to help producers increase their income. There are also ongoing efforts to increase corn production.

Energy Framework Explained. According to President Claudia Sheinbaum, there is no basis for the alleged electricity-related issues under USMCA. Sheinbaum explained that the Ministry of Energy has introduced a new framework with CFE to guide private investment. The model identifies where the national grid can integrate renewable projects without technical challenges. A competitive process now grants permits based on transmission and connectivity needs, shifting the focus from permit disputes to system requirements. Investors have responded positively to the new approach.