Sheinbaum makes big claims about Mexico's mood amid Trump and cartel chaos
Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shared some positive statistics about her country's past, present, and future, amid ongoing uncertainty and instability.
During Sheinbaum's daily press conference on Monday, she told reporters that her ongoing accountability tour has been a "very moving" experience because of how many people have come out to hear her speak and celebrate their country.
"People are very aware of what's happening, and of the importance of defending independence and sovereignty," Sheinbaum said in Spanish, vaguely referencing ongoing tensions between Mexico City and Washington over allegations of political interference.
Since entering office, Sheinbaum has embarked on a tour themed around "honesty and results," pulling in more than 300,000 attendees across 18 Mexican states. The idea is to tout her government's achievements and offer an opportunity for accountability.
That same principle is integrated into Sheinbaum's daily press conferences, termed "mañanera," which sees her front the press nearly every day.
During her Monday appearance, she touted a recent poll as an expression of optimism about Mexico's future, spreading positivity despite challenges brought on by President Donald Trump's administration in the US and the nation's ongoing fight against cartel violence.
"The other day we brought out an El Financiero newspaper poll where it said that in 1990, 58% of Mexicans felt proud of being Mexican," Sheinbaum explained. "Today, it's 90%."
"I like the poll precisely because it's what I see every day, especially when I go out on tour," she said, pointing to a "deep pride" about being Mexican.
"This didn't happen during neoliberalism in Mexico," Sheinbaum continued. "It's very powerful – very powerful because when a people knows their strength and their history, there is nothing that can stop them."
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