Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, is set to lead her morning press conference on February 20, 2026, from Palacio Nacional. This conference is particularly significant as it is expected that she will discuss the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) which mandates former education leader Elba Esther Gordillo to repay a debt of 19.2 million pesos to the Tax Administration Service (SAT). This ruling has caught considerable attention due to Gordillo's controversial status in Mexican politics and education.

During the previous day’s conference, Sheinbaum touched on several key national issues that are likely to shape the upcoming political agenda. She announced that Nadia López, the head of Educational Materials at the Ministry of Public Education, will need to verify the validity of 105 positions granted by Marx Arriaga before his departure from the ministry. Furthermore, Sheinbaum revealed plans to present an electoral reform initiative on February 24, clarifying that a draft document that has circulated is not the final version to be submitted to Congress.

The implications of Sheinbaum's statements reflect ongoing concerns about governance, education, and electoral integrity in Mexico. The decisions she communicates during these conferences often resonate deeply with the public and inform the political landscape, especially as they pertain to reforms and accountability measures against influential political figures like Gordillo. This conference, like others, provides a platform for transparency and updates on the administration’s initiatives amidst a rapidly evolving political context.