Officials urge caution as Category 3 Hurricane Trudy approaches Pacific coast: Friday’s mañanera recapped

Sheinbaum's morning briefing touched on three major issues. First, Hurricane Trudy, a Category 3 storm, is expected to pass about 65 kilometers off the coast of Colima and Jalisco on Saturday night or early Sunday. National Meteorological Service head Fabián Vázquez cautioned that coastal residents must stay alert, as even minor shifts in the hurricane's direction could significantly alter meteorological conditions.

Second, Sheinbaum announced that the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) is developing a comprehensive program to address the demands of healthcare workers. The workers' strike on Tuesday resulted in a rejection of a 2.9% pay raise and a 3.9% increase in benefits, with the workers now seeking a 10% pay raise. IMSS director Zoé Robledo is currently evaluating a potential plan that would include a salary increase "within the limits of what’s possible" and the regularization of temporary positions.

Lastly, Sheinbaum expressed optimism about Mexico's tech exports, which are projected to keep growing. The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean forecasts a 26% increase in Mexico's export revenue in 2026. Sheinbaum noted that the expansion of electronics manufacturing in Mexico, driven by the demand for data centers in the United States, is a key contributor to this growth. Additionally, she mentioned a partial recovery in automotive industry export revenue, despite U.S. tariffs.