Topolobampo Ammonia Plant / MX$1 Trillion Welfare Investment

Gasoline Price Cap Agreement. Iván Escalante, Head, Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO), announced a six-month extension through March 2027 of the voluntary agreement with retail fuel distributors to cap regular gasoline prices below MX$24/L. Escalante reported that the national average price currently stands at MX$23.68/L, marking two years of continuous enforcement under the national price stabilization strategy.

MX$1 Trillion Investment in Welfare Programs. Minister of Welfare Leticia Ramírez reported that annual social investment for government welfare programs exceeds MX$1 trillion (US459.2 billion, providing direct financial assistance to over 4 million beneficiaries across Mexico.

Alejandro Moreno-Fox Alignment. President Sheinbaum criticized recent political alliances between former President Vicente Fox and Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) leader Alejandro Moreno, describing the collaboration as a return to past corruption models. Sheinbaum noted that the alignment reflects an absence of new policy alternatives within opposition political parties.

Mexican Wolf Protection. President Sheinbaum emphasized the necessity of coordinated international conservation protocols with US authorities to protect the endangered Mexican wolf. Sheinbaum noted that as a cross-border species, preservation efforts must adhere to international wildlife protection frameworks across both jurisdictions.

Review of Topolobampo Ammonia Plant. President Sheinbaum clarified that the proposed ammonia plant in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, has not been canceled, but remains under environmental review by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). Sheinbaum stated that government officials are conducting assemblies with local communities to evaluate corporate compliance and environmental mitigation for the local lagoon.

Legal Controversy with Vulcan Materials. President Sheinbaum reported that Vulcan Materials retains the right to appeal legal rulings concerning its extraction site in Quintana Roo following its designation as a protected natural area. Sheinbaum confirmed that federal authorities maintain active dialogue with the company to establish an environmental remediation framework for the affected natural resources.