Claudia Sheinbaum: I will rule for all Mexicans

By Alejandra Garcia on October 1, 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as President of Mexico, photo: @TiempoDigitalMx

Claudia Sheinbaum entered Mexican history on Tuesday as the first female president in 200 years of independence. In the presence of presidents and other senior officials from more than 100 countries and 22 international organizations, she pledged to continue the legacy of her political mentor and predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, emphasizing the need to focus on tackling of poverty that affects 40% of the population. The 127 million inhabitants of Mexico.

The path will not be easy. There is still much to do amid the recent wave of violence and economic problems linked to drug cartels, as well as historic promises such as clarifying what happened to the 43 Ayotzinapa students. However, the people are receiving Sheinbaum’s vision with hope and new energy and are relieved by the new president’s commitment to follow AMLO’s legacy of humanism. “With the people everything, without the people nothing,” she said.

Amid applause, cheers and hugs, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum received the presidential sash from the hand of Ifigenia Martinez, the country’s historic leader of the left wing. Sheinbaum then recognized the work of Andrés Manuel López Obrador and defined him as Mexico’s best and most beloved president. She also emphasized the importance of reaching the position she holds today, “together with all of them,” she said, referring to the illustrious men and women of Mexico who have defended democracy throughout time.

New emblem of the Mexican government.

The leader also welcomed and thanked “the presence of representatives from 105 countries who join us today as a demonstration of Mexico’s commitment to the international community and the friendship that unites us with all the peoples of the world,” she said during her first speech. as president, months after she romped to victory last June with nearly 60% of the vote.

Presidents of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel; Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Colombia, Gustavo Petro; and Chile, Gabriel Boric, attended the inauguration; together with the leaders of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro; Including Honduras, Xiomara Castro and Guatemala, Bernardo Arevalo. Latin America unites to welcome the new leader, who is ready to follow the steps of AMLO regarding his policy of tolerance and respect towards the self-determination of the people of the region and the world.

In her first speech as president, Sheinbaum also assured her willingness to improve fiscal discipline and the autonomy of the country’s central bank and increase business relocation during her six-year term. She also assured that domestic and foreign investment has been secured in Latin America’s second-largest economy and that women will continue to play an important role in the development of the North American country. However, these goals are still far in the future and will require a determined struggle to achieve.

“Women are powerful symbols first and foremost, but they do not acquire magical power,” she said. “Especially when the governance challenges are so great, expecting magical solutions overnight can also lead to major disappointments.”

Hundreds of people try to enter Mexico City’s Zócalo on Tuesday afternoon to witness President Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration ceremony up close. The capital’s police have marked the sidewalk for the access of guests and the public, which has made it difficult for supporters hoping to turn out in the streets around Constitution Square packed with people. Everyone wants to see with their own eyes the woman who will usher in a new era for Mexico.

Source: CV Latinoamericano – USA