On Friday, June 26, 2026, Mexico City\u2019s 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 Z\u00f3calo square and the recent police response to a trans collective\u2019s protest outside the Ministry of the Interior (Segob). <\/p>\n
Sheinbaum clarified that the Pride March scheduled for Saturday, June 27, will not be allowed to gather in the Z\u00f3calo due to a major sporting event taking place in the capital. This exception, she explained, is logistical rather than political, emphasizing the Z\u00f3calo\u2019s significance as a traditional site for social movements. <\/p>\n
Regarding the June 23 eviction of the trans collective Lleca, led by Victoria S\u00e1mano, Sheinbaum denied any repression by authorities. She assured that members of Segob have engaged with the protesters, although the Secretary Rosa Icela Rodr\u00edguez has not met them personally due to her workload. \u201cThey have been attended to by the corresponding subsecretaries,\u201d the president said, highlighting ongoing interinstitutional dialogue to address the community\u2019s demands. <\/p>\n
A notable moment in the press conference was when Sheinbaum responded to a trans person\u2019s question using masculine pronouns, sparking accusations of insensitivity. Despite this, she reaffirmed her administration\u2019s commitment to inclusion and non-discrimination, framing systematic prejudice as a product of far-right political sectors. \u201cIt is the ultraright, the right, that sees people in only one way and lacks visions of inclusion and diversity,\u201d Sheinbaum stated, drawing a clear line between her government\u2019s inclusive agenda and conservative opposition. <\/p>\n
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. \u201cWe have a vision of inclusion in every sense and the opening of rights as much as possible,\u201d she said, underscoring the government\u2019s ongoing efforts to support diversity despite challenges. <\/p>\n
For Mexico\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n