Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez asked lawmakers from the Labor Party and Morena for support on key reforms, including perfecting the electoral system and reducing the workday to 40 hours. At plenary meetings, she stressed that the electoral initiative will be nourished by the people's voice. Economic challenges ahead of the 2026 T-MEC review were also discussed.
At the Labor Party (PT) Plenary Meeting, Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez recognized the PT bloc's contribution to the Fourth Transformation (4T). She highlighted that “the Labor Party is not only an ally, but an indispensable political force for the governability of this country”. She requested their vote for reforms such as reducing the workday to 40 hours, amendments to the Federal Law of Administrative Procedures and the Federal Industrial Protection Law, as well as perfecting the electoral system.
During Morena's Plenary Meeting at the San Lázaro Legislative Palace, Rodríguez assured that the electoral reform “will not come from a desk, it will be nourished and legitimized by the people's voice”. She noted that forums and dialogues have enriched the initiative through a microsite, and Congress will debate it sovereignly. “With the leadership of President Claudia Sheinbaum, we will strengthen democracy, guaranteeing plurality”, she stated.
Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, present at the PT meeting, highlighted Mexico's economic strengths, with the best agreement with the United States at an effective rate of 4.18%, positioning it as the main exporter. For the 2026 T-MEC review, he stressed maintaining the structure and improving the rate. Among 4T achievements, he mentioned lifting 13 million out of poverty, diversifying exports, increasing the minimum wage, and reducing unemployment.
The PT backed Sheinbaum's priority reforms for the session period starting February 1, including electoral, administrative procedures, faceless judges, sexual abuse, environmental crimes, and labor reduction. Their own agenda covers protection of sentient beings, AI regulation, child digital protection, human rights, and gender equity.
Pending reforms for the new period include the National Code of Criminal Procedures and the Federal Law Against Organized Crime. Rodríguez praised Sheinbaum's 77% approval rating, urging absolute loyalty to the project.
