Pope Leo XIV Plans Historic 2026 Visit.

In January 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the Mexican government is coordinating an official visit for Pope Leo XIV, who has expressed a desire to visit the country to entrust his pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe. On the domestic front, the administration reported a significant 40% decrease in homicides over the past 15 months and highlighted the recent capture of a high-ranking CJNG leader in Querétaro. Additionally, the government is moving forward with an electoral reform aimed at reducing public spending while simultaneously addressing social challenges, including academic labor protests at UNAM and civil opposition to water management laws that critics claim favor industrial interests.

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