Calderón Responds to Sheinbaum’s Cancellation of Daily Press Conference on day of teh Virgin of Guadalupe
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s decision to adjust her daily press conference schedule for the December 12th celebration of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe has drawn a pointed response from former President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa. Calderón, on his social media accounts, offered an ironic commentary following Sheinbaum Pardo’s announcement of a modified event to be held in the Treasury Room.
Sheinbaum Pardo announced on her own social networks, “This Friday there will be no People’s Morning on the occasion of December 12.” In response, Calderón, a former leader of the national Action party, simply posted, “Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe…” – a statement widely interpreted as a subtle critique of the schedule change.
The adjustment is part of a broader shift in Sheinbaum pardo’s agenda to accommodate the December holiday season. During a conference on Monday, December 8th, held in the Treasury Room, the President outlined plans for adjustments extending through Christmas and New Year’s.
“We are already close to the end of the year; we are going to give them vacations,” Sheinbaum Pardo stated. “We are going to make an inn, we are thinking and seeing how… is that the 24th is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. You already miss Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.At least thursday, Friday, the 25th, 26th, and then the next week.” She further explained the decision regarding December 12th, stating, “On the 12th, the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. What did we do last year? Wasn’t there? Well, we’re going to do tradition. We are going to respect the Virgin.”
The decision to modify the schedule,while framed as respecting tradition,has nonetheless prompted reaction from political figures like Calderón,highlighting the continued scrutiny of the President’s interaction strategy. The National guard is also implementing a special operations plan for the Basilica on the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, demonstrating the government’s broader focus on security and religious observance during the holiday period.
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Expanded News Report:
Why: President Claudia sheinbaum Pardo cancelled her daily “People’s Morning” press conference on December 12th to acknowledge and respect the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a significant religious holiday in Mexico. She also announced broader schedule adjustments for the end-of-year holiday season, including time off for government staff.
Who: The key figures involved are President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who made the scheduling changes, and former President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, who responded with a seemingly critical social media post. The National Guard is also involved through a security plan for the Basilica.
What: Sheinbaum Pardo announced the cancellation of her December 12th press conference and outlined a plan for reduced government activity during the Christmas and new Year’s period. calderón responded with a post referencing the Virgin of Guadalupe, interpreted as a subtle disapproval of the schedule change.
How did it end?: the situation ended with Sheinbaum
