Sheinbaum assures negotiation on tariffs

With just a few weeks to go until the 90-day extension granted by the United States for the imposition of tariffs expires, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo fully trusts her team and her own negotiating skills, assuring that bilateral talks continue and expressing confidence that a good agreement will be reached that preserves the terms of the trade agreement between the two countries. The President emphasized that negotiations are progressing positively and that there are seven points to address on the joint agenda. She explained that the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, is in Washington to meet with the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to follow up on security and trade issues. Sheinbaum also referred to the US government's recent intention to impose tariffs on heavy vehicles, while light vehicles maintain special considerations for Mexico and Canada, derived from the US content in their production. We will remain attentive.

Laura Itzel Castillo assured that freedom of expression is guaranteed.

The President of the Senate of the Republic, Laura Itzel Castillo Juárez , emphasized that freedom of expression is guaranteed for all senators, who, according to the legal framework, cannot be reprimanded for their opinions. However, she recalled that the Board of Directors is responsible for conducting plenary debates. The senator clarified that parliamentary debates must be conducted within the regulations, and the participation of legislators must be in accordance with the procedural order and adhere to the specific topics. She asserted that in her capacity as President of the Board of Directors, she will always uphold freedom of expression and tolerance. "Indeed, no senator can be reprimanded for their opinions, but they must be presented within the scope of the discussion itself," she emphasized. "To address issues of a personal nature, there are other means by which opinions can be expressed, and in any case, regarding the specific issue of a complaint, it must be done through the appropriate procedures," she added.

ADÁN AUGUSTO LÓPEZ REPORTED THAT U.S. AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT NOTIFIED HIM OF VISA CANCELLATION

The Morena party coordinator in the Senate, Adán Augusto López Hernández , stated that he has not been notified by any authority about an alleged cancellation of his visa by the United States government, as reported in a recent Reuters news agency. "At least I have not been notified by any government, by any of the countries where I hold visas, about the cancellation of any of them," the legislator stated. However, he acknowledged that each country "has the power to revoke or extend the validity of a visa at any time." According to information released by Reuters, the US government has revoked the visas of at least 50 Mexican politicians and officials as part of an alleged offensive by then-President Donald Trump against drug cartels and their alleged political allies. In response to these reports, the main members of the Morena parliamentary group in the Senate denied having been notified of any such measure. The president of the Board of Directors, Laura Itzel Castillo , stated that she is unaware of any immigration restrictions against her. “No, not at all. I think what is being said about that list should be truly verified, but I don't think we are on it,” she stated.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kenya Lopez, regrets regression in the rights of Mexicans

The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Kenia López, expressed her rejection of the approved reforms to the Amparo Law, believing that they weaken a legal instrument of which "we Mexicans are especially proud." The leader of the Chamber of Deputies explained that, although as president she guaranteed a pluralistic debate, she voted against the changes because she considers the approved reforms to be regressive. She pointed out that they make it difficult to file amparo lawsuits, limit a judge's ability to suspend acts of authority, and violate Article 14 of the Constitution, which prohibits the retroactive application of the law to the detriment of any person. She warned that amparo lawsuits will likely be filed against these reforms, which will represent a major challenge for the judiciary and its autonomy. She emphasized that the debate over their constitutionality will be a test of democratic checks and balances in Mexico.

MY US VISA HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED, IGNACIO MIER CLARIFIES

Morena's deputy coordinator, Ignacio Mier , had a busy day at work, paying close attention to committee work and the appearance of Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard. He also took every opportunity to clarify important issues. Along with the heads of the Senate's main governing bodies, such as Adán Augusto López and Laura Itzel Castillo, he held a press conference where he clarified that he had not been notified of the revocation of his US visa and that he even had it with him, showing it off to the chambers. He recalled that a few months ago, as part of his lobbying campaign against the remittance tax, he traveled to the US Congress and the State Department with said visa without incident. For her part, the president of the Board of Directors, Laura Itzel Castillo, also denied that her visa had been revoked and stated that she is unaware of any such measure having been applied to any senator.

Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy, rules out the possibility of USMCA being cancelled.

The Mexican government ruled out any risk of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) being canceled or replaced by bilateral agreements, asserting that the ongoing consultations are part of a normal review process aimed at strengthening North American economic integration. During his appearance before the full Senate, Marcelo Ebrard , Secretary of Economy, emphasized that, despite the trade tensions and consultations with the United States, "there is no risk of canceling the agreement." He recalled that when the talks began at the beginning of the year, there were doubts about the future of the agreement, but today, "I don't think the United States would have initiated consultations if it had planned a different course." The official emphasized that the fact that meetings with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) continue demonstrates that both countries are committed to finding joint solutions. We'll see, in time.

Representative Alfonso Ramirez Cuellar believes that the Amparo Law strengthens the judicial system.

Morena's deputy coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar, stated that the reforms to the Amparo Law seek to "perfect the amparo as an instrument for protecting fundamental rights" and strengthen a judicial system that is "more fair and equitable for all." The legislator explained that the main changes to the law are the simplification of legal terms, the streamlining of trials through new deadlines and less use of physical notifications, as well as the limitation of the dilatory use of amparo in tax matters. Ramírez Cuéllar affirmed that the reform, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, adapts this resource to the "new model of justice in Mexico," which seeks greater legal clarity, procedural efficiency, and the protection of fundamental rights.

Senator Mely Romero, from the PRI, recognizes that much remains to be done to guarantee the rights of rural women.

On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, female senators, federal government officials, specialists, and local authorities reflected on the contribution of this sector of society; however, they acknowledged that, despite progress in recent years to guarantee their rights and improve their living conditions, much remains to be done. In leading the Forum on "International Women's Day," Senators Guadalupe Chavira De la Rosa and Mely Romero Celis agreed on the need to highlight the wide variety of roles played by rural women, particularly in promoting development, improving food security, and eradicating poverty. They emphasized the importance of these types of exercises, as they contribute to enriching their legislative work and allow for coordination between institutions with the goal of promoting gender equality in the agri-food sector and addressing challenges such as the lack of specific public policies for them. In this regard, Romero Celis , president of the Rural Development Commission, and Guadalupe Chavira, secretary of the Legislative Studies Commission, pledged to analyze the proposals arising from this exercise in order to achieve harmonization of legal and agricultural frameworks to achieve social justice. We will not lose sight of them.

Ricardo Monreal, Morena coordinator in San Lázaro, applauds the publication of reforms to the National Guard.

After Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo published a decree amending Articles 76 and 78 of the Constitution, granting the Senate exclusive authority to ratify senior commanders of the National Guard (GN), Ricardo Monreal Ávila , President of the Political Coordination Board and Coordinator of the Morena parliamentary group, celebrated the assignment, stating that it strengthens confidence in the results of the National Public Security Strategy. It is worth noting that President Claudia Sheinbaum published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the decree amending the Constitution regarding the ratification of senior commanders of the National Guard. With this, we in the Legislature strengthen our confidence in the results of the National Public Security Strategy," he stated.

Representative Mario Zamora recognizes Donald Trump and Marco Rubio for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

PRI representative Mario Zamora was very active during the discussion of the Amparo Law, but he not only used this topic to raise issues of national interest, but also international ones. The Sinaloa legislator, in addition to lamenting that these reforms eliminate one of the fundamental tools for citizens to defend themselves against abuses of power, even took the opportunity to recognize the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for achieving the Middle East peace agreement. "I hope that peace remains, and it's great that you were able to achieve it. And I also want to end by recognizing María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner," he said.

In Sinaloa, a citizen meeting on security and justice in Mexico begins today.

Sinaloa society is organizing and working with authorities to improve the security climate in their state. Proof of this is that, starting today at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, and continuing through Friday the 17th, the Citizen Meeting on Security and Justice in Mexico 2025 will be held at the Lucerna Hotel in Culiacán. The objective is to reflect on current security problems in order to find joint solutions to restore peace. The event will feature guests from various citizen representatives and local authorities, such as Miguel Enrique Calderón Quevedo, General Coordinator of the State Public Security Council of Sinaloa, who will be responsible for opening the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Donald Trump administration authorizes the CIA to carry out covert actions in Venezuela, the New York Times reveals.

The New York Times has broken important news as it revealed that the Trump administration has secretly authorized the CIA to carry out covert actions in Venezuela, according to US officials, intensifying a campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the country's leader. This authorization is the latest step in the Trump administration's escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela. For weeks, the US military has attacked ships off the Venezuelan coast that it says are transporting drugs, killing 27 people. US officials have privately made it clear that the ultimate goal is to remove Maduro from power. On Wednesday, Trump acknowledged that he had authorized the covert action and said the US was considering launching attacks against Venezuelan territory. "We are certainly looking at land territory now, because we have the sea very well under control," the president told reporters hours after The New York Times reported on the secret authorization.

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