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Mexico's Top News: Politics, Security, and Economy

A roundup of Mexico's top news for February 25, 2026: political initiatives, anti-cartel operations, economic measures, and World Cup preparations.


Mexico's Top News: Politics, Security, and Economy

The president gave four days to Morena's allies to analyze the proposal that will be presented today, but it will not be sent to Congress until Monday, Monreal announced. The global 10% tariff from the EU comes into effect. The White House. The US anti-drug czar visits the National Palace and applauds the 'successful operation' to eliminate El Mencho… but Trump takes credit for his elimination. Ultimatum to the Labor Party and the Greens. All 500 deputies will go on campaign. The President affirms there are all guarantees for the World Cup; FIFA expresses 'total confidence'. The Army cut off El Mencho's escape route. The escape failed. These are the highlighted news for this Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the main national circulation newspapers: Attacks on the INE and its allies begin; the officialism is strengthened. They would reduce electoral spending by 25% with reform. Work is being done on an executive order to raise the levy to 15%. Vehicles destroyed and shell casings of high caliber scattered tell of the battle that was fought in Cabañas La Loma, between the Armed Forces and sicarios of the CJNG leader. Residents stormed the Oaxaca Congress and took the mayor; the police rescued her hours later. Claudia denies a change in strategy against the narco: 'God save us'. They will cut money and remove pluris; Verde and PT are affected. After El Mencho's death, the country returns to normalcy: Sheinbaum. Alert lifted in Jalisco and Michoacán.