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1. President takes a tougher stance against the United States

President Sheinbaum hardened her rhetoric against the United States during the commemoration of the second anniversary of her electoral victory, questioning “foreign interference” and the possible electoral motives of the United States in connection with accusations against elected Mexican officials and their possible links to organized crime; she also called on the country to defend national sovereignty. Days later, former President López Obrador circulated a letter in which he expressed his “unconditional support” for the President and echoed her allegations of interference for political and electoral purposes; he also called for “the other Trump to come back,” stating that the current President Donald Trump is different from the one he dealt with during his six-year term.

Tensions have escalated after Sheinbaum asked U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson to respect Mexico’s internal affairs, following his statement that politicizing security is a “lost opportunity” for bilateral cooperation. In addition, the governors of Sonora and Tamaulipas, Alfonso Durazo and Américo Villarreal, were named in a news report by Los Angeles Times about an alleged U.S. judicial investigation against them, which also led to the cancellation of their respective visas; both state governors denied the allegations.

El País: Sheinbaum eleva el tono contra Estados Unidos en el aniversario de su victoria electoral  
 
Milenio: Carta de AMLO: estos son los mensajes clave que emitió el expresidente sobre EU y Trump
 
Forbes: Gobernadores de Sonora y Tamaulipas niegan que EU les haya retirado la visa

2. Trilateral USMCA negotiations advance, but with new tariffs

Mexico and Canada sent formal letters requesting that the USMCA be extended for another 16 years. The United States, for its part, called a trilateral meeting for July 1, which will mark the start of the formal review of the agreement. In this regard, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard warned that Mexico can no longer set as its objective returning to a “duty-free” trade system without tariffs, and that Mexico’s strategy will be to obtain the best possible position relative to other countries exporting to the U.S. market.

A day after the announcement, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed imposing a 10% tariff on Mexico, on the assumption that, through an investigation that will continue with public consultations, it had found that the North American country imports Mexican products made with forced labor. In response, the Ministry of Economy committed to demonstrating Mexico’s actions against forced labor and stated that Mexican exports that comply with USMCA rules will be exempt from the new tariff Washington seeks to impose over alleged noncompliance.

La Jornada: México y Canadá piden formalmente a EU extender el T-MEC por 16 años más
 
El Economista: EU amaga con nuevo arancel contra México por trabajo forzoso

3. Mexico’s economic outlook continues to decline

The OECD lowered its growth forecast for the Mexican economy in 2026 to 0.8%, down from the 1.4% estimated in February, and warned that boosting growth requires deeper structural reforms, as well as greater investment in infrastructure, education, and digitalization. This is also due to the performance of negative indicators; for example, gross fixed investment posted a 0.4% uptick in March compared with February, after two months of declines, but on an annual basis it remained 3.1% below the level recorded a year earlier. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the indicator had been in negative territory for 15 consecutive months.

To also address inflation, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed with supplier companies and supermarket chains the renewal of the Anti-Inflation and High Cost of Living Package (PACIC), with the goal of keeping the price of the 24 basic basket products at 910 pesos. The agreement seeks to protect the purchasing power of Mexican families in a context of economic slowdown and pressure on consumption. Likewise, President Sheinbaum thanked the fuel sector for the agreement to keep the price of regular gasoline below 24 pesos and diesel at 27 pesos.

El Universal: OCDE baja a 0.8% previsión de crecimiento del PIB en 2026
 
La Razón: Inversión fija bruta crece 0.4 en marzo; en la comparación anual acumula 19 meses con pérdidas
 
Presidencia de la República: Presidenta, empresas proveedoras y tiendas de autoservicio firman renovación del PACIC para mantener la canasta básica en 910 pesos

4. Social protests grow in Mexico days before the start of the 2026 World Cup

Days before the FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Mexico City, the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) has intensified its protests. The dissident teachers’ union toppled statues alluding to the tournament, entered the offices of the Ministry of Public Education, and carried out demonstrations at various roadblocks across the capital. Their demands include higher wages, the repeal of the 2007 pension system reform, and a negotiation table headed by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

In parallel, transport organizations also called for mobilizations in order to demand an end to road violence, extortion, and abuses of authority against drivers. The National Association of Transporters (ANTAC) called for a national protest on June 11, while the Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (AMOTAC) announced a national strike for June 24, with possible blockades on vital highways such as Mexico–Querétaro, Mexico–Puebla, and Mexico–Veracruz. This has increased pressure on mobility and the public agenda in Mexico City and the country as a whole.

Telemundo: Protestas de maestros sacuden a México antes del Mundial: ¿qué piden?
 
El Financiero: Megaparo de transportistas: Convocan a bloquear la CDMX el día de la inauguración del Mundial 2026

5. Government will seek to combat piracy and smuggling

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has entered a new phase with the appointment of Vidal Llerenas as its new head, a move that, according to the Ministry of Economy, will strengthen the institute’s role in industrial development and innovation in Mexico. As part of this push, the incorporation of 500 new professionals specialized in science, technology, engineering, law, and related fields was announced to serve as patent and trademark examiners. In his first official statement, Vidal Llerenas stressed that he will reinforce the strategy against piracy and illegal commerce ahead of the 2026 World Cup and confirmed that there is coordination with internet service providers to stop the illegal retransmission of sports content.

On another front, but of the same nature, the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) and the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen information sharing, prevention, and the fight against illicit conduct linked to foreign trade, such as smuggling and transactions involving resources of illicit origin. The agreement includes training, technical assistance, and confidential data safeguards, with the aim of strengthening the country’s financial and customs intelligence.

Animal Político: Vidal Llerenas es el nuevo director general del IMPI en sustitución de Santiago Nieto
 
Vanguardia: UIF y ANAM firman convenio para reforzar combate al contrabando y lavado de dinero