Mexico sees rise in online citizen engagement and city waste in 2026

In 2026, Mexican authorities reported a notable increase in digital interaction between citizens and government agencies, with more adults over 50 shifting from traditional media to mobile phones. President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new phone‑line registration system and dismissed claims that mobile data would be used for spying. The National Electoral Institute (INE) introduced a new tamper‑proof credential featuring 25 security mechanisms.

The Federal Police confirmed that over 300 foreign nationals are detained for trafficking controlled substances, while 96 have already been deported and 220 remain in legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the capital city of Mexico City recorded a 47% jump in solid‑waste generation, with the boroughs of Álvaro Obregón, Venustiano Carranza and Gustavo A. Madero reporting the steepest increases despite local recycling campaigns.

The ruling Morena party began registering state‑level coordinators for the 2027 elections, with at least 13 candidacies emerging for the new “Californias” and other jurisdictions such as Aguascalientes and Campeche.