{
  "id": 7428829,
  "title": "The National Palace’s new resident has four legs and one role: to support emotional well-being",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/the-national-palaces-new-resident-has-four-legs-and-one-role-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:59:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mexico News Daily",
    "slug": "mexico-news-daily",
    "url": "https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/national-palaces-new-resident-four-legs-one-role/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mexican government has recently welcomed a new resident to the National Palace, a four-legged companion named Rollo. No, it's not a politician or public official, but a puppy. Rollo was seen playfully running through the corridors and gardens of the National Palace in a government posted video. He also has been seen behind a desk, wearing a tie. President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced Rollo, who is a mestizo adopted dog, as the Palace's emotional well-being support system. The post also mentioned Rollo has a brother named Theo, who is still searching for an adoptive family, but the details on adopting him haven't been disclosed. Rollo is now part of a growing collection of animals that reside in the palace. President Sheinbaum has showcased these pets during her tours of the presidential headquarters. There have been 16 cats living in the palace in May 2026, but the number has fluctuated over the years. In 2024, 19 cats were designated as 'living fixed assets', a legal measure to ensure resources for their food, medical care, and lifelong care. The cats' identities include Coco, Zeus, Roja, Ollie and Balam - two of whom gained internet fame. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Coco made an appearance wearing Mexico’s jersey. Unlike Rollo, these cats were not adopted, and their arrival at the palace has no precise record.",
  "summary": "Rollo, a mixed breed, will have plenty of room to do what he likes best — run around. But he'll have to share the spaces with some long-established residents: somewhere close to 20 cats. The post The National Palace’s new resident has four legs and one role: to support emotional well-being appeared first on Mexico News Daily",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}