Sunday, June 1, 2025

MND Deep Dive: A case study of President Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum has only been in Mexico’s top seat for three months, but the challenges she has faced in that time seem endless. Her diverse background — degrees in physics and energy engineering, a Nobel Peace Prize contribution, and tenure as Mexico City mayor — underscores her intellectual and political prowess. However, she faces immense challenges: Underinvestment in clean energy, PEMEX debt, and escalating cartel violence.

Globally, Sheinbaum must re-engage in international diplomacy amid strained U.S. relations under Trump’s second term and Canadian doubts about trade agreements. Domestically, she grapples with unfinished mega-projects, pressure to reform PEMEX, and a volatile security landscape. Her early decisions, like flying economy to the G20 summit, highlight her pragmatic approach, but numerous dilemmas demand poise, intellect, and resilience.

MND Deep Dive: A case study of President Sheinbaum

Our subscriber-exclusive podcast takes a look at her achievements so far, and the long road ahead for Mexico’s first female president.

This podcast was produced using AI tools. All information collected and discussed in this episode was investigated, written and edited by human journalists. Compiled from a Mexico News Daily article by Travis Bembenek. Edited by Rose Eglhoff. Podcast produced by Chris Havler-Barrett. 

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President Sheinbaum points to an audience of reporters at her morning press conference

Senators head to Washington to present case against US remittances tax: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also touched on judicial elections and a meeting with Carlos Slim, and gave some insight into her personal values at Friday's presidential press conference.
A man looks at a poster reading "Vote June 1 for the new judicial power" in Spanish

Mexicans prepare to vote in country’s first-ever judicial elections

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Mexico is taking the first step toward becoming the only country in the world where all judges are elected by popular vote. Is the country ready?
reporters raise their hands at Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Sheinbaum addresses case of murdered norteña band: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The tragic deaths of a Tamaulipas music group, penalties for vaping and Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro were topics at Thursday's mañanera.