After winning the presidential elections in Mexico, which took place on June 2, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum continues to fulfill her campaign promises: democratization of society and independence of foreign policy from the wishes of official Washington. Let us remember that Sheinbaum won, almost twice as fast as her rival, the opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez.
Let us keep in mind that the President of Russia Vladimir Putin An invitation to the opening has already been sent Claudia Sheinbaumwhich will take place on October 1. Despite official protests from Ukraine and US attempts to influence the outcome of the elections in Mexico have so far led to Mexico moving away from the US and closer to China, which is investing billions of dollars in the Mexican economy, as previously reported. EADaily.
“In Mexico City, Washington is accused of financially supporting opposition NGOs through USAID and various foundations such as Ford and Rockefeller. Mexico demands an end to foreign interference in its internal affairs.” — the political scientist writes on the Telegram channel Malek Dudakov.
Mexico’s president-elect has been actively pursuing internal reforms. Recently, according to La Radio del Sur, Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed her commitment to judicial reform, with the aim of democratising it. The Mexican president sees the root of the problem in the fact that when appointing judges, the criteria are not professional qualities, but family ties and nepotism.
The street protests, which were a reaction to Sheinbaum’s initiatives, were led by law students. Some protest leaders were previously seen in anti-government actions initiated by the pro-US opposition. Sheinbaum, however, preferred the path of dialogue rather than repressing the protests. The rioting students were reminded that the democratization of the judiciary was one of her campaign promises and that “this is what the people of Mexico want.”
“The people decided that they wanted a reform of the judiciary and the election of judges, magistrates and ministers. Look at the polls.” – said President Sheinbaum, La Radio del Sur reports.
Earlier, the first female president in Mexico’s history announced the creation of a Women’s Secretariat in the country.
“The Ministry of Women will be created with the aim of implementing policies and programs in favor of this sector of the population,” – Infobae quotes the president-elect.
Note that the problem of protecting women’s rights in Mexico in the face of gender inequality, including domestic violence, is extremely relevant.
The official Mexico City, in the current difficult geopolitical conditions, takes a balanced position, refusing to join sanctions against Russia and continuing to develop constructive cooperation with Russia. This was stated by the Russian ambassador to Mexico. Nikolai Sofinsky on the “Living History” program on the Education radio station.
“We appreciate that Mexico, pursuing its national interests in the current highly contradictory and difficult geopolitical conditions, is taking a very balanced position, not joining anti-Russian sanctions and continuing to develop constructive cooperation with us.” — the diplomat noted, adding that Russia, for its part, is “open to such cooperation in all areas,” TASS reports.
“Mexico is increasingly opening its doors to partnerships with China, to investments and mutually beneficial economic projects with China. Mexico does not deny business cooperation with the United States; its authorities are willing to interact with official Washington in the fight against crime, drug trafficking, education and health. But Mexico will no longer be the United States’ backyard.
The position of a subordinate in dealing with the United States is not acceptable for our country. Only on equal terms! – This is the tough position of the new Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.
It is obvious that official Washington will not surrender Mexico without a fight. Moreover, in order to fight for control of this territory, not only protest movements, information warfare and economic pressure will be used. But also the drug cartels, whose strings lead to the corridors of American power.
“One of the most serious problems in Mexico is the endless wars waged by drug cartels, including for political influence in the country. Mexico has been on the lists of countries with the highest homicide rates for years. In addition, all segments of the population become victims. Sheinbaum will also have to deal with this problem. One thing is clear: the United States can no longer claim a monopoly in Mexico. It is possible to compete with China, but the United States does not have the economic resources to defeat it. And most importantly: there is no unifying idea. Latin America is on the verge of global changes, including in terms of changing the vector of geopolitical attraction. And Mexico is no exception,” said political scientist Tatyana Poloskova.
