Mexico Embraced Transformation and Unity Dream Under Claudia Sheinbaum
As Mexico closes 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum reflects on her first three months in office, marked by a commitment to deepening the transformation initiated by her predecessor and defending Mexicans at home and abroad amidst political shifts in the United States.
Sheinbaum’s Vision for Mexico
Beginning her role on October 1, 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum had a clear goal: to carry on and grow the big changes begun by Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Her team promised to guard Mexico’s independence, rich traditions, and people at home and in other countries.
“This big change benefits Mexico, and its people know it,” Sheinbaum said in her last morning talk of 2024. She highlighted her team’s dedication and effort to safeguard López Obrador’s accomplishments ‒ introducing new ideas to tackle emerging challenges.
Sheinbaum guides us through a tense period: political dynamics in the United States shift with Donald Trump returning as president. Trump’s statements and intentions for massive deportations urge the Mexican government to offer additional support to Mexicans residing abroad.
“We close the year emphasizing that Mexico is a country to be respected, and so are the Mexican people,” Sheinbaum said. She highlighted the importance of Mexico’s cultural and historical identity, rooted in the resilience of its Indigenous peoples.
Economic Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
In 2024, Sheinbaum’s team wraps up the year with substantial money matters ‒ good signs shine despite significant hurdles. The president highlighted the OECD’s report: Mexico’s growth every three months was the second-best among its members ‒ only Ireland did better. The Mexican economy grew by 1.8% in the year’s first three quarters, fueled by substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) and increased tax revenues.
With a record $35.7 billion in FDI over three quarters and a 5% increase in tax revenues exceeding $245.5 billion, Sheinbaum believes Mexico is well-positioned to face 2025. However, uncertainty looms with Trump’s impending inauguration, as he has pledged to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods and revisit the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
“Mexico ends this year with very positive prospects for 2025,” Sheinbaum stated. Her administration has emphasized the need for careful navigation of international trade relationships while fostering domestic economic growth.
In September, a new law about judges came into effect: People will choose judges and Supreme Court justices for the first time in June 2025, causing mixed feelings. Some investors feel uneasy, but Sheinbaum says this change could strengthen Mexico’s democracy and court freedom, bringing steady peace.
Mexico’s Landmark Decisions in 2024
Thinking about the significant political events 2024, Sheinbaum highlighted two big moments that marked the year. Her win in June: she got nearly 36 million votes ‒ 60% of all votes ‒ a record in Mexican history.
“The people chose to keep the change going,” Sheinbaum said, showing her promise to follow López Obrador’s plan to stop corruption and cut down inequality. The second significant event was Mexico electing its first woman president. “It’s a time for women and a time for change,” Sheinbaum announced, pointing out the substantial meaning of her role in pushing gender equality in Mexico.
Sheinbaum’s team takes bold steps to tackle deep inequality, with plans to give women more influence in politics, jobs, and schools. These actions reveal her expansive vision of change, which she says connects closely to the drive for gender fairness.
Defending Mexicans Abroad Amid Political Tensions
One of Sheinbaum’s immediate priorities has been addressing the challenges faced by Mexicans in the United States, particularly in light of Trump’s promises of mass deportations. With Trump set to assume office on January 20, 2025, Sheinbaum has doubled down on her administration’s commitment to defending the rights and dignity of Mexicans living abroad.
“Mexico stands with its brothers and sisters in the United States,” Sheinbaum said, adding that her government will ensure legal and humanitarian support for those threatened by deportation. The president emphasized Mexico’s role as a cultural powerhouse, asserting that its greatness is rooted in the contributions of its people, both at home and in diaspora communities.
With help from Mexican consulates and support groups in the United States, Sheinbaum’s team has grown legal help programs, community support efforts, and public awareness projects to fight against anti-immigrant talk. The president’s plan shows how domestic and international policies link together ‒ she aims to show the world Mexico’s strength and toughness.
Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
As 2024 ends, Sheinbaum feels hopeful about Mexico’s future despite upcoming challenges. During her first press meeting of 2025, the president shared plans to give a detailed report on Mexico’s economic, social, and political progress. This review will guide her team’s focus for the next year.
Significant issues ahead include handling Mexico’s trade ties with the United States ‒ making changes in the justice system ‒ and keeping economic growth steady amid global changes. Sheinbaum’s leadership will face tests as she balances maintaining steady things with trying new ideas.
Sheinbaum stays firm in her dream of a stronger, fairer Mexico. “This change is for the good of our country,” she said, “and the people of Mexico are at its heart.”
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In Claudia Sheinbaum’s early days as president, bold moves, historic successes, and a strong promise to transform. As Mexico meets both chances and hurdles in 2025 ‒ her leadership guides the country’s path ‒ making sure the people’s voices echo and receive respect.
