September 5th, 2025
1. Marco Rubio highlights Mexico’s cooperation during his visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Claudia Sheinbaum to continue strengthening cooperation between the two nations on migration, trade, and security issues. Rubio said that the binational relationship had reached an all-time high, with both countries having established an understanding that respects integrity and sovereignty, and with the exchange of information, intelligence, technology, and training having led to improvements in security, particularly in the border area.
The U.S. official recognized the Mexican government for directly combating criminal groups and thanked the Mexican authorities for their openness and efforts. Rubio also stressed that they will continue working to counter the arms smuggling that fuels violence in Mexico.
2. The New Judiciary Takes Office
A new era begins in the judiciary with the inauguration of the first judges elected by popular vote. Among the nine new Supreme Court justices, electoral court magistrates, and district and state judges, more than 800 judges elected in the June 1 elections took office on September 1.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said that this process marks the end of an era of privilege and nepotism in the justice system. The new Court will be presided over by Hugo Aguilar, the most voted candidate, who stressed that there will be a challenge to regain the trust of the public. The judicial election will have a second stage in 2027 to renew vacant positions within the Supreme Court and local judges in different states of the Republic.
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3. New legislative period begins in the Congress of the Union
The Congress of the Union, made up of the Chamber of Deputies and Senators, began its new legislative session on September 1, the same day that the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, delivered President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first government report for analysis and discussion by legislators. Deputy Ricardo Monreal, coordinator of the Morena Parliamentary Group, called on parliamentary groups to work together for Mexico.
During the new session, the legislative agenda will include reforms such as the new Customs Law, electoral reform, the reduction of working hours, and the law to combat extortion, among other initiatives. Likewise, the leadership of both chambers was also renewed; the presidency of the Chamber of Deputies will be in the hands of PAN member Kenia López Rabadán, while the Senate will be presided over by Senator Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez.
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4. Claudia Sheinbaum delivers her first government report
President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her first government report to Congress. Previously, from the National Palace, she delivered her report, in which she stated that Mexico is experiencing a stellar moment in its history. With an approval rating of almost 80%, the Mexican president summarized the support given to students, women, farmers, producers, and pensioners, and highlighted economic and social growth despite the negative expectations of international financial organizations regarding the relationship with the United States.
President Sheinbaum emphasized the increase in the minimum wage, the reduction in the number of homicides, and the launch of the national strategy against extortion, as well as the success of the Judicial Reform. She expressed optimism about Mexico’s growth, stating that she will welcome the leaders of Canada and France to continue establishing trade ties that will benefit Mexico.
5. Mexico implements measures on water and pesticides for the agricultural sector
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that water concessions will be regulated, stating that this will bring great benefits, particularly to small and medium-sized agricultural producers throughout the country. To this end, the President will present a decree on administrative facilities to organize water concessions and enable producers to update their water permits. Efraín Morales, director of the National Water Commission, also indicated that there are 17 strategic projects in the country to supply drinking water, drainage, sanitation, and prevent flooding.
This measure is in addition to the Mexican government’s ban on 35 pesticides that pose a high risk to human health and the environment, one of the most significant restrictions in more than three decades. The measure announced by Julio Berdegué, head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is part of a strategy to achieve cleaner, more sustainable, and safer agriculture for the country’s producers, farm workers, and consumers.
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