Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum launched a working tour focused on regional cooperation and development with Guatemala and Belize on Friday, starting in the capital of Quintana Roo. The agenda includes bilateral meetings and a trilateral summit in southeastern Mexico.
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 15
The day began at 8:00 a.m. with Sheinbaum’s morning press conference, "La mañanera del pueblo," held at the Chetumal Naval Air Base. The president addressed security, development, and social programs for southern Quintana Roo.
At 12:45 p.m., Sheinbaum traveled to Flores, Guatemala, for a bilateral meeting with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo. Later, in Calakmul, Campeche, she participated in a trilateral meeting with Arévalo and Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño. The discussions centered on regional integration, border security, and shared economic development.
Saturday, August 16
At noon, Sheinbaum will inaugurate the "Centro Libre de Mujeres" (Women’s Free Center) in Xpujil, Campeche. The facility is designed to provide comprehensive support, training, and assistance to women facing violence.
Key Objectives
The tour aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and advance joint initiatives between Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Topics of discussion include infrastructure projects, cross-border security, and economic collaboration.
The president’s itinerary underscores her administration’s focus on regional partnerships and social welfare programs in southern Mexico.
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