Wednesday, April 2, 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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Claudia Sheinbaum stands at the presidential podium during her daily press conference, talking about US tariffs

Sheinbaum ‘ready’ for US tariffs: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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On the eve of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," President Sheinbaum says Mexico is prepared with responses to whatever tariffs the U.S. may impose.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles and points at the camera from the podium of her morning press conference

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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum at the podium at her Friday morning press conference

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"We don't agree with this unilateral tariff decision," Sheinbaum told reporters Friday, as Mexico prepares to announce its response to U.S. import duties.