Sheinbaum’s Health Status / Overseas Mexican Cultural Exhibits

Sheinbaum’s Health Status. Minister of Interior Rosa Icela Rodriguez confirmed that President Claudia Sheinbaum was absent from the morning press conference due to mild flu symptoms. Rodriguez led the session on behalf of Sheinbaum, stating that the president is expected to resume her standard schedule shortly.

Pre-Hispanic Archaeological Discovery in Chiapas. Omar Vazquez, Director General of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), reported the discovery of the Cueva Mundo Zoque in Chiapas. Located 20m underground and spanning 100m in length, the subterranean site yielded 179 Late Classic period pre-Hispanic artifacts and 13 ceremonial offerings dated between 600 AD and 900 AD, indicating its historical function as a Zoque pilgrimage site for agricultural and rain rituals.

International Cultural Diplomacy Exhibits. Vázquez announced that 3.8 million visitors attended six international Mexican cultural heritage exhibitions hosted across three countries in Europe and Asia, highlighting the role of archaeological exchanges in national foreign relations.

2027 Federal Budget Austerity Negotiations. Rodriguez stated that the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) will negotiate budget adjustments with the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Federal Judicial Branch (PJF) for fiscal year 2027. Rodriguez confirmed that high-level federal executive salaries will remain frozen under established administrative austerity mandates.