Future presidents and governors of Mexico now barred from holding 2 passports: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree on Wednesday that will prevent future presidents and governors of Mexico from holding dual nationality. This decree formalizes a constitutional reform requiring that only Mexican nationality be allowed for those running for these positions. The ban will take effect in 2028, following gubernatorial elections in 17 states scheduled for next June.

Energy Minister Luz Elena González announced that the government aims to increase the public share of electricity generation in Mexico to at least 60% by the end of Sheinbaum's term. Currently, the public share stands at around 54%, having dropped as low as 40% in the past century. The government plans to invest over 1 trillion pesos (US $55.5 billion) in electricity projects between 2025 and 2030, with 794 billion pesos allocated for generation projects alone.

This investment will raise the share of renewable energy in generation from the current 24% to an estimated 38% by 2030.

Regarding a recent plane crash involving Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro, Sheinbaum stated that the government has no information of a "threat" against the governor. The pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash, which authorities are investigating to determine if it could have been linked to a potential assassination attempt.