Claudia Sheinbaum’s Press Conferences Cost Mexico Over 500 Million Pesos

Mexico’s head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum, holds daily press briefings that critics label “mentiñeras.” The Centro de Producción de Programas Informativos y Especiales (Cepropie) manages the events, with total expenses reported to exceed 511 million pesos during President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration. Analyses indicate the production cost runs into hundreds of millions of pesos each year, and investigative reports suggest some participating YouTubers or influencers receive payments of up to 150 000 pesos per appearance. Opponents argue the two‑hour daily briefings divert Sheinbaum’s time from pressing policy matters and represent a significant waste of taxpayer funds.

The controversy highlights broader concerns about government communication practices and fiscal transparency in Mexico, with calls for reforms to reduce spending and improve accountability for public‑funded media productions.