Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her Second Informe de Gobierno on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from the National Palace in Mexico City, outlining the administrative results of her term across security, commerce, economy, education, health, and housing.
Sovereignty and International Relations
Addressing foreign policy and trade, Sheinbaum drew a firm line regarding international cooperation and national autonomy. According to El Universal, the president stated, “In Mexico we want cooperation, dialogue, and understanding with all nations, but cooperation does not mean subjugation, friendship does not mean renouncing our principles, and while I have the honor of serving as President of the Republic, I will defend with all firmness our sovereignty, our dignity, and our independence.” She added that “Mexico is a sovereign country and sovereignty is not negotiated, is not surrendered, and is not shared.”
Social Programs and the Fourth Transformation
Highlighting the ongoing political agenda known as the Fourth Transformation, Sheinbaum emphasized that public spending must prioritize general welfare over past practices. According to El Universal, she remarked that “public resources were used for eccentricities and it was governed for a few,” adding that such an era ended with the current administration. She defended the continued rollout of government assistance, stating that “the Welfare Programs are an expression of the conviction that no one builds a nation alone.” On domestic infrastructure, the president noted that the Tren Maya project has transported 2.5 million passengers and continues to evolve according to schedule, pushing back against critics who predicted failure.
Security, Justice, and Political Unity
On security and the rule of law, Sheinbaum argued that public safety stems directly from structural fairness. According to verified coverage from El Universal, she credited recent changes in the Judicial Branch with establishing a clear distinction between past administrations and the present day. Her address also touched on internal political solidarity amid regional challenges, closing with a direct message regarding her political coalition: “We are part of the project of the Fourth Transformation of public life, let no one be mistaken, here there are no divisions, here there are no breakups, the only thing there is, is the defense of the people of Mexico and their dignity.”
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