06.AGO.2026 | CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM, Presidenta de México | #MañaneradelPueblo #ConferenciaMatutina

August 6, 2026 | CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM, President of Mexico | #MorningPressConference MORNING PRESENTATION • Thursday, August 6, 2026 President Claudia Sheinbaum led the morning press conference from the National Palace. The main topics were energy policy and the future of natural gas extraction in Mexico, the suspension of avocado exports to the United States, the security strategy in Michoacán, and various other national policy issues. --- ⛽ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY PRESENTED The main topic of the conference was the presentation of a report prepared by specialists on the use of natural gas in Mexico. The committee of experts delivered 10 recommendations to strengthen the country's energy sovereignty, including: Increasing natural gas exploration and production. Reducing dependence on imports. Promote scientific research and technological development. Ensure that all projects comply with environmental and social criteria. Strengthen long-term energy planning. --- 🌿 FRACKING: NO AUTOMATIC AUTHORIZATIONS During the presentation, it was clarified that the report does not constitute authorization to conduct fracking in the country. Specialists recommended that any decision regarding this technique be based on scientific evidence, environmental protection, and consultation with the communities involved. They also proposed not carrying out hydraulic fracturing projects in environmentally sensitive areas, such as the Tampico-Misantla basin, due to its ecological and social importance. --- 🥑 AVOCADO EXPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES Sheinbaum addressed the temporary suspension of Mexican avocado exports to the United States. She reported that: The Government maintains communication with U.S. authorities. Security will be reinforced in the producing areas, especially in Michoacán. The goal is to restore exports as soon as possible. Both producers and agricultural inspectors involved in bilateral trade will be protected. --- 🚔 SECURITY IN MICHOACÁN The president explained that the presence of federal forces in avocado-growing regions will be strengthened to guarantee security. She indicated that the strategy includes: Increased deployment of the National Guard. Coordination with state authorities. Protection of production and export chains. Combating criminal groups that affect agricultural activity. --- ⚡ ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY Sheinbaum reiterated that her government's energy policy seeks to: Strengthen state-owned companies. Reduce energy dependence on foreign sources. Guarantee the energy supply for industry and households. Promote development based on sustainability criteria. --- 📈 PLAN MEXICO The president affirmed that Plan Mexico will continue to promote: Energy infrastructure. Technological innovation. Industrial development. Security for productive activities. Public and private investment with a regional focus. --- 🧭 GENERAL MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE The main topics of the morning press conference were: Recommendations to strengthen energy sovereignty. Future of natural gas extraction in Mexico. Position on fracking. Suspension of avocado exports to the United States. Reinforcement of security in Michoacán. Progress of Plan Mexico. --- 🧾 CONCLUSION The conference of August 6, 2026, was marked by: ✅ Presentation of 10 recommendations to strengthen Mexico's energy sovereignty. ✅ Clarification that there is no general authorization to apply fracking and that any decision must be based on scientific, environmental, and social criteria. ✅ Announcement of increased security in avocado-producing areas to facilitate the prompt resumption of exports to the United States. ✅ Reaffirmation of the commitment to energy sovereignty, environmental protection, and economic development. ✅ Continuity of the Mexico Plan as a strategy to strengthen the country's infrastructure, industry, and security. The president's central message was that Mexico must move toward greater energy self-sufficiency based on science, environmental protection, and the safety of productive activities, while maintaining dialogue with the United States to protect strategic sectors such as avocado production. 06/AUG/2026 | #August6 #claudiasheinbaum #mañaneradelpueblo #pressconference