US-Mexico Tariff Negotiations / Higher Education 2026 Platform

US-Mexico Tariff Negotiations. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed optimism regarding trade negotiations with the United States, aiming to avert unilateral tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum and 25% on vehicles. Minister of Economy Marcelo Ebrard traveled to the United States to hold meetings intended to protect cross-border economic stability under existing trade framework conditions.

Federal Investigation into Sinaloa Public Officials. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) maintains investigations into 10 people cited by the US Department of Justice regarding alleged ties to organized crime, including former Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya. Sheinbaum noted that US authorities have not yet submitted formal evidentiary items to support extradition requests.

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the state government of Sinaloa continues to operate within its constitutional framework following the second leave of absence requested by Governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya. Sheinbaum ruled out a state power dissolution scenario, confirming that local legislative and judicial branches function normally.

Screwworm Control and Border Exports. President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the operational impact of the sterile fly production facility in Chiapas in eradicating the livestock screwworm. Sheinbaum noted that effective pest control enabled the reopening of the US border to Mexican livestock exports while bolstering domestic meat supply and quality.

Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo celebrated the reopening of the US border for livestock exports at the Agua Prieta quarantine station. Durazo emphasized that collaborative sanitary management between producers and government agencies restored international market access for Sonoran cattle.

Launch of Higher Education 2026 Platform. Minister of Public Education Mario Delgado announced the launch of the Higher Superior 2026 digital platform, which enables direct student enrollment without entrance examinations or tuition fees. Delgado reported that 27,503 higher education spaces are available to eliminate admissions inequalities across public institutions.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the creation of 37,503 new spaces across public higher education institutions under the Higher Education 2026 platform. Sheinbaum detailed that all public high schools now integrate into the National Baccalaureate system, issuing dual graduation certificates from the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) and affiliated institutions. 

Delgado reported that 191,069 students registered for higher education through the Mi Derecho, Mi Lugar (My Right, My Spot) platform without taking entrance exams. Delgado detailed that 74.2% of applicants secured their primary program choice and announced that 657,520 students completed the initial National Baccalaureate class.