On Friday, June 26, 2026, Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed two pressing issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community during her morning press conference: the decision to prohibit the Pride March from entering the historic Zócalo square and the recent police response to a trans collective’s protest outside the Ministry of the Interior (Segob).

Sheinbaum clarified that the Pride March scheduled for Saturday, June 27, will not be allowed to gather in the Zócalo due to a major sporting event taking place in the capital. This exception, she explained, is logistical rather than political, emphasizing the Zócalo’s significance as a traditional site for social movements.

Regarding the June 23 eviction of the trans collective Lleca, led by Victoria Sámano, Sheinbaum denied any repression by authorities. She assured that members of Segob have engaged with the protesters, although the Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez has not met them personally due to her workload. “They have been attended to by the corresponding subsecretaries,” the president said, highlighting ongoing interinstitutional dialogue to address the community’s demands.

A notable moment in the press conference was when Sheinbaum responded to a trans person’s question using masculine pronouns, sparking accusations of insensitivity. Despite this, she reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to inclusion and non-discrimination, framing systematic prejudice as a product of far-right political sectors. “It is the ultraright, the right, that sees people in only one way and lacks visions of inclusion and diversity,” Sheinbaum stated, drawing a clear line between her government’s inclusive agenda and conservative opposition.

Sheinbaum acknowledged budgetary constraints that limit the expansion of new rights but stressed that her administration strives to promote inclusion, recognition, and justice for all. “We have a vision of inclusion in every sense and the opening of rights as much as possible,” she said, underscoring the government’s ongoing efforts to support diversity despite challenges.

For Mexico’s LGBTQI+ community and allies, these developments highlight the complex balance between logistical realities and the fight for visibility and rights in public spaces. The conversation around the Pride March and trans rights continues to unfold amid broader debates on inclusion and political polarization in Mexico City.