Day 601 — Mañanera: Sheinbaum Addresses CNTE Strike, FGR Subpoenas, Millionaire Tax Plan, and Sara Carter Visit Postponement

On May 25, 2026 (Day 601, Monday), President Claudia Sheinbaum held her regular morning press conference (mañanera) at the National Palace. KEY TOPICS: (1) CNTE TEACHER STRIKE: Sheinbaum confirmed dialogue remains open with the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE, dissident teacher union) through the Secretariats of Education (SEP) and Interior (SEGOB). The CNTE's Section 22 launched a strike on May 25 suspending basic education classes in Oaxaca; a CNTE march disrupted traffic in Mexico City. Their demands include abrogation of the 2007 ISSSTE pension reform, salary increases, and reinstatement of dismissed workers. Classes in Mexico City continued normally. A CNTE mega-march toward the Zócalo was announced for June 1, timed to coincide with FIFA World Cup international visibility in Mexico City. (2) FGR SUBPOENAS — NO POLITICAL PERSECUTION: Sheinbaum addressed the FGR subpoenas of Sinaloa Governor Rocha Moya and Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos: 'There is no formal accusation against them, only interviews.' She stated: 'My government guarantees there is no political persecution.' She affirmed the FGR operates with independence from the executive in both investigations. (3) LIGA MX — CRUZ AZUL CHAMPION: Sheinbaum congratulated Cruz Azul on winning the Liga MX Clausura 2026 championship. Cruz Azul defeated Pumas UNAM 2–1 in the second leg of the final at Ciudad Universitaria on May 24, claiming their 10th Liga MX title. (4) MILLIONAIRE TAX — BARCELONA: Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's participation in an international initiative on a global millionaire tax, which she is expected to sign alongside 11 other heads of state in Barcelona. The initiative would establish a coordinated minimum tax on ultra-high net worth individuals and their capital movements across signatory countries — part of Mexico's broader fiscal sovereignty and income equality agenda. (5) SARA CARTER POSTPONEMENT: Sheinbaum confirmed that Sara Carter, the U.S. Drug Czar (ONDCP Director, confirmed January 2026 as first female director), had cancelled her previously scheduled May 25 visit to Mexico. The cancellation was made by ONDCP. Sheinbaum stated coordination continues through the U.S. Embassy; no new date has been confirmed for Carter's visit, which has now been rescheduled multiple times. (6) DIASPORA CHAIRS PROGRAM: Sheinbaum presented the 'Diaspora Mexicana Chairs' program, which facilitates returning Mexican researchers working abroad to maintain academic ties with Mexican universities and research centers — a component of the administration's science, technology, and innovation agenda.