Sheinbaum’s position regarding the cancellation of elections in Nicaragua
President Claudia Sheinbaum was questioned about the decision of Daniel Ortega’s government to cancel the elections in Nicaragua, a measure that seeks to prevent the opposition from gaining power.
The Mexican president avoided issuing direct criticism and chose to defend the principle of non-intervention:
“It is the self-determination of the people, what the people of Nicaragua decide, and we always agree with democracy, in all its terms.”
Sheinbaum also responded if he would approve a similar measure in Mexico. His response was clear:
“No, here there is even a revocation of the mandate. Democracy, democracy, democracy. Each country decides, each people decides. We are in favor of democracy, but each country decides how it is organized.”
The presidential position reflects the Mexican tradition of respecting the sovereignty of other nations, although in this case the cancellation of the elections has been condemned by international organizations such as the OAS and the UN. Sheinbaum, however, did not join these criticisms and avoided describing Ortega’s action as a democratic setback.
Analysts point out that the response seeks to maintain cordial relations with the Nicaraguan regime, a historical ally of the Mexican left. The Mexican Foreign Ministry has not issued an official position beyond what the president said.
