President Claudia Sheinbaum gave her accounts before the Plaza de la Constitución in Mexico City. In her speech, the Mexican president highlighted the support for women in her government, the generation of employment in December 2024, the proposal and approval of a budget with fiscal discipline and, in addition, she highlighted that there will be a good relationship with the US government , of which Donald Trump will take office on January 20.
Before a full Zócalo and for 60 minutes, the head of the National Executive commented that in the first three months of government, reforms were approved that will help cement the foundations of her government, such as the judicial reform, the reform that recognizes indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples. and that of Infonavit. Sheinbaum highlighted that this coming summer elections will be held for Mexico to elect its judges.
“Why do we call it the second floor of the fourth transformation? Because the foundations and the base were laid by the best president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and it is up to us to consolidate, add and advance with the second floor, with the roots very firm and heart first,” Sheinbaum said.
He added that 2024 closed with a record of formal jobs for any December, with a total of 22 million, 238 thousand, 379; the highest level of average salary in history, with controlled inflation, and with a real increase in the minimum wage of 135% and bordering on 221% compared to 2018.
“The level of unemployment is one of the lowest in the world, gasoline and diesel prices did not increase in real terms,” he commented.
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He also said that, without increasing taxes and “honestly”, tax revenues at the end of 2024 reached 4.9 trillion pesos, 4.6% more than in 2023, discounting inflation. He added that foreign direct investment reached nearly 39 billion dollars.
“We are the main trading partner of the United States, the international reserves of the Bank of Mexico reached the record figure of 229 billion dollars and we are the twelfth largest economy in the world,” he highlighted.
The president of Mexico also commented that upon entering the government they attended “with humanism and efficiency” the emergency of Hurricane John, which affected 153,723 families in Guerrero and Oaxaca, 3,168 km of roads, 68 bridges, the Sabana, Colacho and the rivers. Aguas Blancas Canal and the drinking water systems of Acapulco and Tixtla.
Judicial reform, women and the United States
Regarding the judicial reform, Sheinbaum said that the aforementioned power “will be autonomous,” and that if the objective had been for the president to control the supreme court, they would have carried out a reform in the style of former president Ernesto Zedillo (1994-2000).
“That with the PRIAN alliance in 1995, the court disappeared and a new one was appointed to its content. No. That was authoritarianism, we are democrats and we want corruption to end in the judiciary,” lamented the president, who added that between September and December 2024, another 12 constitutional reforms and 16 laws were approved.
In addition, President Claudia Sheinbaum pointed out that 2025 will be dedicated to indigenous women to recognize and give a voice to those who wanted to remain silent for many years. “Long live the women of Mexico,” exclaimed the president of the Mexican Republic. He added that women will receive more support in the country since they are the ones who dedicate the most time to caring for the family and home. “For the first time we are going to recognize the work of Mexican women,” said the national leader.
He added that around 9 million students and recent graduates will benefit from scholarships in 2025, both in student support and those provided by the “Young People Building the Future” program.
“Health personnel are already being hired for the “Salud Csa por Casa” program; all people over 65 years of age will receive a monthly or bimonthly home visit to guarantee the well-being of the health of older adults.” , commented the president.
Regarding her relationship with the next US government of Donald Trump, the president commented that there will be “respect” and “independence. “We have had painful moments in history with the United States, but I highlight the good moments and support. “I highlight the good relationship of the first term of Donald Trump and President López Obrador,” commented Claudia Sheinbaum.
Meanwhile, he mentioned that Mexico would have proposed to the United States the economic and commercial integration of the entire continent to turn it into the most powerful region in the world. “The relationship with the US will be good and with respect,” said Sheinbaum.
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