Mexico City (AP) – Mexican President Claudia Sinbaum She celebrated her government’s tumultuous relationship with the Trump administration, progressive interests, and her handling of controversial judicial reforms in her first national speech.
Approaching the end of his first year in office, Shaynbaum ruled out some of the major issues still simmering, especially in Mexico. Continuous Cartel Violence It plagues many of the national and democratic concerns with broader concentration.
Mexico’s first female president took office in October and led 131 million Latin America during a period of radical global change. Despite this, the 63-year-old progressive leader has skyrocketed approval rates of 70% to 80% in Mexican polls.
“Things are going well and they’re just getting better,” she promised.
Within Sheinbaum’s challenges, navigating Mexico’s clear political and economic relations as Mexican president is Donald Trump It has put pressure on the global side to eliminate tariffs and make concessions to allies.
Sinbaum was able to dodge the brunt of Trump’s tariffs by chasing Mexican cartels and fentanyl production more aggressively than its predecessors. In recent months, the government has delivered dozens of cartels that U.S. authorities have long wanted for the Trump administration.
At the same time, her administration advocated that the Trump administration respects Mexico’s sovereignty and rejected talks about the possible US military action against cartels on Mexican territory.
“Under any circumstances we will not accept any intervention, interference, or other acts from abroad that are harmful to the integrity of the country, independence or sovereignty,” she said.
The President also highlighted the great progressive benefits made by her government and her predecessors and allies, Former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. She also gave a nod to the newly elected Supreme Court. He was set to take office late in the evening after creating a party that overhauled the judicial system.
Her close relationship with Lopez Obrador and her promise to carry on his legacy was Sinbaum’s elected.
Sheinbaum highlighted the slate of social programs and construction projects launched by López Obrador, and continued by her administration.
Government data released earlier this month showed that over 8.3 million people in Mexico were drawn from poverty between 2022 and 2024.
“This is the most ambitious social plan in Mexico’s history,” she said.
