Prime Minister Departs for Historic Presidential Inauguration in Mexico

The Office of the Prime Minister announces that Prime Minister John Briceño has departed for Mexico City to attend the historic presidential inauguration of President-Elect Dra. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico’s first female elected president.

In a statement, Prime Minister Briceño said, “It’s a history making presidential inauguration for Mexico. Our delegation is visiting our northen neighbor to mark the official installation of the first female elected President of Mexico H. E. Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum. I was received at the presidential hangar by the new Secretary of Infrastructure, Communication and Transportation Jesus Antonio Medina.”

The Prime Minister is expected to return on October 3, 2024. During his absence, Cordel Hyde, Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining, will serve as Acting Prime Minister.