An unwavering commitment to transparency
In the context of an investigation related to the diversion of hydrocarbons, popularly known as huachicol, which involves elements of the Secretariat of the Navy, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has categorically reaffirmed the guiding principle of her administration: the frontal fight against corruption. During her second accountability tour, called “The Transformation Advances,” the president emphasized that this battle will be fought at all levels and without exception.
Sheinbaum Pardo stated precisely: “We will always fight corruption, wherever it is. There should be no public resource that reaches the pocket of a ruler through ill-gotten means.” This statement underlines a policy of zero tolerance towards illicit enrichment and embezzlement of national coffers, establishing a clear distance from past practices. He added, reinforcing the principle that “the resource of the people belongs to the people of Mexico”, a motto that seeks to restore citizen confidence in public administration.
Tangible results in reducing inequality
Beyond the declarations of intentions, the President’s presentation was supported by concrete and verifiable data. He highlighted that, in the period between 2018 and 2024, approximately 13.5 million Mexican people overcame poverty. This macroeconomic and social achievement represents one of the most significant advances in recent decades in the country. Sheinbaum analyzed this result in terms of inequality, pointing out that Mexico has gone from being one of the most unequal nations in the world to being among the least unequal on the American continent.
The president explained: “The country, Mexico, was one of the most unequal countries in the world; the difference between the richest and the poorest was an abyss. It is still very large, but we went from being one of the most unequal countries in the world to one of the least unequal countries on our continent; inequality was reduced.” This analysis does not omit that the challenge persists, but recognizes a positive trajectory supported by deliberate public policies.
The contrast with the neoliberal past and the new legal architecture
To provide the necessary historical context, Sheinbaum established a contrast with what he called the neoliberal period. He accused that in those previous administrations “there were governments that governed for a few, for those at the top; they forgot the people.” This criticism serves as a background to justify the project of the so-called Fourth Transformation, which is postulated as a government “of the people, by the people, for the people of Mexico.”
A fundamental pillar of this transformation is the new legal and fiscal architecture. Sheinbaum emphasized the constitutional principle that “everyone must pay taxes”, citing the Juarista maxim that “nothing and no one is above the law.” He argued that these taxes are reinvested in citizens through social programs, creating a virtuous circle of wealth redistribution. Among the quantifiable advances cited are the increase in the minimum wage by 135% and the elevation of welfare programs to the category of constitutional rights, thus granting them permanence and state guarantee.
Institutional transformation and strategic infrastructure works
The President also dedicated a significant part of her speech to celebrating the renewal of the Judicial Branch of the Federation, which was carried out on September 1 by popular vote. Sheinbaum described this event as the arrival of a “new Judicial Branch”, arguing that its members now respond to the interests of citizens and not to those of “a few particular interests”. This change is presented as a deepening of democracy and a strengthening of the rule of law.
At the same time, the revitalization of strategic public works as an engine of development was emphasized, after what was described as decades of abandonment. Emblematic projects such as the Mayan Train, the Interoceanic Train and the Dos Bocas Refinery were highlighted as symbols of this new stage of investment in national infrastructure.
Concrete impact in the state of Puebla
To illustrate the concrete impact of these policies, the exhibition focused on the state of Puebla, host of the event. Sheinbaum broke down a series of figures that demonstrate the penetration of social programs: more than 616 thousand people receive the Senior Adult Program; more than 69 thousand are beneficiaries of the Pension for People with Disabilities; and close to 25 thousand young people participate in Youth Building the Future. Additionally, more than 271 thousand children benefit with educational scholarships, 125 thousand producers with the Production for Well-being program, and 230 thousand families with the Milk for Well-being program. The educational infrastructure was also reinforced with the intervention of 4,324 schools through The School is Ours, and 141 thousand women were supported through the Women’s Wellbeing Program.
The governor of Puebla, Alejandro Armenta Mier, thanked the constant support of the President in all areas of her government, corroborating from the local perspective the effectiveness of the coordination between the different levels of administration.
In conclusion, President Sheinbaum’s speech articulated a coherent narrative that connects integrity in public service with tangible results in social development and institutional transformation. Each claim was backed up with quantitative data, providing a solid analytical framework to evaluate the direction of his government.
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