On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her administration will begin discussions on limiting cellphone use among minors and regulating social media and artificial intelligence (AI) in the country.

Sheinbaum revealed these plans during her morning press conference, specifying that the government will start analyzing these measures after the FIFA World Cup concludes on July 19, 2026. The president emphasized the importance of balancing access to information with protecting public health, especially for young people.

To ensure a well-rounded approach, Sheinbaum said experts will be invited to participate in conferences and other forums to help shape the regulations. She highlighted that the goal is to implement national limits on cellphone use in schools without crossing into censorship territory.

“We will regulate cellphone use in schools nationwide… It’s very important that Mexico enters this process of regulating social media and artificial intelligence in one way or another, without falling into censorship,” Sheinbaum told the press.

The president also mentioned that surveys were conducted among parents, and their opinions will be taken into account when drafting the new rules for all schools across Mexico.

“This is about the right to information but also about protecting the health of everyone and controlling access to information that shouldn’t be so easily available,” she added.

Sheinbaum was clear to dismiss concerns that these measures are politically motivated or aimed at restricting content. “For all the commentators and opponents listening and probably already posting on their social media, this has nothing to do with censorship,” she said.

By moving forward with these discussions, Mexico joins other regions worldwide that have already decided to ban or limit cellphone and social media use in basic education settings.

This initiative reflects a growing awareness of the impact of digital technologies on youth wellbeing and education, and it signals a proactive role for the government in shaping a safer, more balanced digital environment for future generations.