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1. Due to security crisis, Sheinbaum reiterates that there will be no US intervention in Mexico

The murder of Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, sparked a security crisis in the state, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to announce the “Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice.” This comprehensive plan is based on three pillars: strengthening security and justice through the presence of federal and local forces, economic development with justice for rural communities, and promoting education and culture as tools for peace. Sheinbaum stressed that her strategy will not resume the “war on drugs,” but will focus on attacking the causes of violence and prosecuting crimes.

In this context, Sheinbaum reiterated that she will not allow U.S. intervention in the fight against organized crime, although she accepted cooperation in terms of intelligence. The president criticized the opposition for, according to her, requesting such intervention, reaffirming Mexico’s sovereignty in matters of security. The U.S. position, as expressed by the White House, has been one of respect for the existing coordination, although with pressure on Mexico to intensify its efforts against the cartels.

El Financiero: Claudia Sheinbaum presenta Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia
La Jornada: Sheinbaum reitera: no habrá ningún tipo de intervención de EU en México

2. Buen Fin 2025

The Buen Fin 2025 will take place from November 13 to 17, and this year’s edition aims to raise more than 200 billion pesos, which would represent an increase of 15.7% over the previous year. The Ministry of Economy forecasts that the sales target will be 200 billion pesos in five days. The main new feature this year will be the launch of the official “El Buen Fin 2025” app, developed by CONCANACO SERVYTUR, which will allow consumers to search for promotions, filter by category, and save their favorite offers. In addition, “Made in Mexico” products will be promoted to strengthen domestic consumption.

Profeco will implement a special operation to ensure transparency in offers with more than 1,174 public servants in the field, install 165 service modules in shopping malls and high-consumption areas, and 334 shopping centers will be monitored by mobile brigades. The website “elbuenfin.profeco.gob.mx” will show the performance of 480 products in 399 establishments, high-consumption centers, and shopping malls, in order to monitor and report businesses that simulate offers.

La Jornada: Profeco va contra simulación de ofertas en El Buen Fin
Gobierno de México: El Buen Fin reforzará la identidad mexicana a través de la marca “Hecho en México”

3. Senate announces USMCA sectoral forums

The Senate has announced that it will hold USMCA Sectoral Diagnostic Forums as part of preparations for the treaty’s review in 2026. These forums, which will be held in an open format, seek to gather information from various productive sectors, allowing for the participation of businesspeople, academics, unions, and civil organizations. The objective is to generate a document with observations and proposals that will be delivered to the Federal Executive Branch, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Economy. Interested parties can register through the Senate’s official website to participate and contribute their perspectives on key issues such as foreign trade, rules of origin, and digital trade.

For its part, the Ministry of Economy concluded the public consultations on the USMCA that took place from September to November 2025 with a direct dialogue with 30 productive sectors and key actors in the 32 states of the Republic, receiving more than 2,000 questionnaires from state consultations and at least 500 from representatives of economic sectors. These consultations made it possible to identify priorities on issues such as customs procedures, labor and environmental issues, intellectual property, and economic competitiveness. The information gathered will be presented to the President of Mexico and the Senate in January 2026, marking an important step in building a solid position for the upcoming treaty evaluation.

Senado de la República: Aprueban programa de trabajo para realizar Foros de Diagnóstico Sectorial del T-MEC
El Financiero: La Secretaría de Economía concluye las consultas sobre el T-MEC

4. US Secretary of Agriculture visits Mexico

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Julio Berdegué and President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss key issues in the bilateral agricultural relationship. One of the main points discussed was the fight against the livestock screwworm (GBG), a pest that reemerged in Mexico in 2023. As part of the joint strategy, the United States will invest $21 million in the renovation of a sterile fly plant in Chiapas and the construction of a new facility in Texas. Mexico, for its part, has expanded surveillance and control measures at the national level, including the use of sterile insects in Yucatán, taking advantage of technologies similar to those used for dengue control.

In addition, the reopening of the border for Mexican cattle exports, closed since July 2024 due to the GBG outbreak, was discussed. Although no date was set for the resumption, priorities and short-term actions were defined to move forward on this issue. Other issues addressed included collaboration under the USMCA, with an emphasis on animal health, agricultural trade, and strengthening competitiveness. The importance of bilateral coordination on issues such as rules of origin, customs procedures, and environmental sustainability was also highlighted. Despite the progress made, President Sheinbaum acknowledged that the agreements are not yet final, but she underscored the willingness of both nations to resolve outstanding challenges and consolidate a stronger agricultural relationship.

El Economista: Sheinbaum dialoga con la secretaria de Agricultura de EU, Brooke Rollins, en Palacio Nacional

5. Deputies approve the 2026 budget with reallocations amounting to 17 billion pesos

The Chamber of Deputies approved the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget (PEF), with a total amount of 10 trillion pesos and reallocations of 17.788 billion pesos. These reallocations reflect the federal government’s priorities, with a focus on key areas such as education, science, culture, and the environment. The biggest beneficiary was the education sector, which received an additional 10.842 billion pesos, including 4.9 billion for the University of Guadalajara, 828.1 million for the expansion of early childhood education, and 329 million for the National Polytechnic Institute. Likewise, 2.5 billion pesos were allocated to science and technology, 1.985 billion to culture, and 1.5 billion to the environment, with 500 million pesos going to the National Commission for Protected Natural Areas (CONANP).

These reallocations were made possible by significant cuts to autonomous bodies, including 15.805 billion to the judiciary, 1 billion to the National Electoral Institute (INE), and 933 million to the Attorney General’s Office (FGR). Although the opposition criticized the lack of additional resources for security in states and municipalities, the approved budget shows a shift in focus toward sectors that are strategic for social and environmental development. This budget exercise not only reflects the government’s priorities, but also its intention to consolidate an agenda that prioritizes education, innovation, and sustainability, albeit at a significant political cost due to cuts to key institutions.

Cámara de Diputados: Con modificaciones en lo particular, la Cámara de Diputados aprobó el decreto de Presupuesto de Egresos de la Federación 2026