On June 29, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo addressed the nation from the National Palace following her visit to Chiapas. During her trip, she inaugurated the first Sterile Fly Production Plant aimed at combating the screwworm, alongside the rollout of various social programs, which she could elaborate on during today’s conference.
In addition to these developments, President Sheinbaum is expected to comment on serious issues such as the investigation initiated by the Morelos Prosecutor’s Office against Victor Rodríguez Padilla, the former director general of Pemex, following a video that surfaced depicting violence against his wife, Maria Felicia Jimenez.
What Does the Proposed Initiative for the Law on the Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples Say?
Adelfo Regio Montes, the head of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI), outlined the proposed initiative for the Law on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Mexicans. The intent is to protect and guarantee these communities as subjects of public law, allowing them to exercise self-determination, with a defined legal personality and ownership of their assets.
The legal framework encompasses a section of Preliminary Provisions, eight comprehensive books, and a Transitional Regime designed to facilitate the integration and enforcement of these rights.
Government Launches Consultation for General Law on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Mexicans
Luisa María Alcalde Luján, a legal advisor, stated that the objective of this consultative process is to gather “opinions, suggestions, and approaches” on the proposed General Law on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Mexicans.
Currently, 69 indigenous peoples and one Afro-Mexican group, alongside 16,738 communities, are registered in the National Catalog of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples and Communities (CANAPIA). The consultation process will be overseen by the United Nations and several other national and international organizations.
- Publication of the call in the DOF (Monday, June 29, 2026).
- Information stage.
- Deliberative stage (August 7 to September 13).
Press Conference Highlights
The press conference commenced with President Sheinbaum reflecting on her successful trip to Chiapas. She emphasized the significance of today’s presentation regarding the initiative for the General Law on the Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples, which is set to undergo public consultation.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo will lead this morning’s address, inviting citizens to follow the conference live on Infobae Mexico.