Merlin the duck becomes a focal point at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Monday morning news briefing at Mexico’s National Palace. Multiple outlets report that Merlin arrives at the briefing wearing Mexico’s national soccer team jersey and a FIFA-themed tie. He enters the room ahead of the President, then takes a seat facing reporters, drawing attention from those present. The coverage describes the appearance as taking place during the press conference, with Merlin quickly turning into the event’s most visible figure. While the outlets focus on the unexpected moment, they present it consistently as an appearance connected to Sheinbaum’s invitation, rather than an unscheduled incident. The reports agree on the main details of what Merlin wears, the setting of the National Palace, and the timing at Sheinbaum’s morning media briefing. No sources provide additional information on how the duck is trained, why Merlin is invited, or whether the appearance is part of a longer-running initiative.