Introduction
In a public display of allegiance, coordinators from the coalition led by Morena, which holds an overwhelming majority in both chambers of Congress, have pledged their unwavering loyalty and discipline to President Claudia Sheinbaum. However, critics argue that these same coordinators, including Ricardo Monreal and Adán Augusto López Hernández, along with those from Morena’s satellite parties, have struggled to demonstrate their commitment since October.
Extraordinary Session and Legislative Duties
The upcoming extraordinary session, set to commence next Monday, presents an opportunity for these Congress members to exhibit the same dedication to President Sheinbaum’s legislative priorities as they have shown for former President López Obrador’s agenda. During this session, they will deliberate on approximately 20 proposed laws.
Prison Preventive Measures: Not Automatic
During a morning press conference, the Presidency of the Republic expressed concern over the potential Supreme Court decision requiring the prosecution to provide evidence for a judge to impose preventive detention on an accused individual. This measure, automatically applied under Article 19 of the Constitution for serious offenses like homicide or organized crime, was expanded by the lopezobradorismo to include corruption, fiscal offenses, and hydrocarbon-related crimes.
The Constitution already provides legal measures for emergency situations. Critics argue that making preventive detention automatic is unnecessary, especially considering the “faceless judges” provision included in their proposed judicial reform.
Impact of Remittance Tax on Vulnerable Populations
From a macroeconomic perspective, if former President Trump imposes a 3.5% tax on remittances sent by Mexicans working in the United States, it is estimated that over 2 billion US dollars annually would no longer enter Mexico’s public finances.
Historically, the most vulnerable members of society bear the brunt of such taxes. With nearly five million families relying on remittances from relatives working in the US, these individuals will once again shoulder the financial burden, perpetuating poverty and inequality in Mexico.
Miscellaneous Notes
Hubo nerviosos tics al escuchar a la Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum anunciar que es muy profunda la investigación del gabinete de seguridad sobre las actividades de la mafia que roba crudo a Pemex bajo el paraguas de poderosa protección política… Quien pergeña estas líneas considera que está en un error el panista Jorge Romero al anunciar que propondrán una contrarreforma a la Reforma Judicial. Quizá debería bastarle con intentar recuperar la fuerza electoral que tuvo Acción Nacional… Si, como afirman los más aferrados militantes de “la revolución de las conciencias”, ellos estarán en el Poder hasta mediados del siglo 21, cuando menos, debería preocuparles la pesada carga al erario que significarán las concesiones de jubilaciones tempraneras de servidores del Estado… Buena reflexión para fin de semana del escocés Thomas Chalmers: “La dicha de la vida consiste en tener siempre algo qué hacer, alguien a quien amar y alguna cosa que esperar”…
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the situation regarding congressional loyalty to President Sheinbaum? Critics claim that coordinators from Morena and its satellite parties have struggled to demonstrate their commitment to President Sheinbaum since October.
- What is the purpose of the upcoming extraordinary session? This session will allow Congress members to show their dedication to President Sheinbaum’s legislative priorities.
- What is the controversy surrounding preventive detention measures? The lopezobradorismo expanded the automatic application of preventive detention for serious offenses, which critics argue is unnecessary given the Constitution’s existing emergency measures.
- How would a remittance tax affect vulnerable populations in Mexico? Such a tax would deprive Mexico of over 2 billion US dollars annually, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable families reliant on remittances.
