Key Figures and Their Influence
“Politics is rhythm, not speed.”
José Francisco Ruiz Massieu
José Francisco Ruiz Massieu was a distinguished Mexican politician, ideologist, lawyer, governing figure, and lecturer. His legacy was built on dialogue, consensus, and the defense of the rule of law.
Relevant Events in September
1st: President’s First Governance Report
The president presented her first governance report, highlighting the administration’s priorities.
8th: Budget Proposal for 2026
The Secretariat of Finance delivered the Federal Expenditure Budget proposal for 2026 to Congress, which includes the General Criteria of Economic Policy and the Income Tax Initiative.
The proposed budget reflects the ruling party’s priorities: a strong focus on welfare programs to distribute public money, insufficient allocation for strategic sectors like health and security, and an alarming growth in public debt that raises concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability without structural tax reform.
15th: Constitutional Reform for Controversial Judicial Reform
A year after the controversial constitutional reform for judicial purposes was enacted, the president introduced an initiative to amend the Amparo Law, attacking Mexico’s historic legal figure that has been a cornerstone for citizens’ rights defense.
15-16th: Commemoration of the 204th Anniversary of the Beginning of Mexico’s War of Independence
These dates mark the start of Mexico’s fight for independence.
21st: World Peace Day and Recognition of Mediators
The Federal Judicial Power organized the National Mediation Week from September 22 to 26, celebrating World Peace Day and acknowledging mediators’ role in conflict resolution.
23rd: Memory Site Declaration in Chihuahua
The Secretariat of Gobernación declared a municipal cemetery in Madera, Chihuahua, as a “site of memory” to honor guerrillas who lost their lives during the 1965 assault on a military barracks. This decision has sparked controversy for honoring a criminal group while neglecting fallen soldiers.
26th: Remembrance of the Ayotzinapa Students’ Disappearance
Eleven years after the tragic disappearance of 47 students from the Rural Normal School of Ayotzinapa, protests turned violent with bus robberies, camionette assaults, and public office damages in Guerrero.
The government, citing the need to prevent repression and avoid provocations, fostered an atmosphere of impunity regarding protest vandalism.
Both the previous and current administrations have exploited this tragedy for political gain, creating false hopes for the families of the disappeared.
27th: Celebration of the 194th Anniversary of Mexico’s Independence
28th: Remembrance of José Francisco Ruiz Massieu’s Assassination
This date marks the 31st anniversary of Ruiz Massieu’s assassination, a significant loss for Mexican politics.
30th: End of the First Year in Office for President Claudia Sheinbaum
Recommendations include curbing the deterioration of public life and rampant corruption, reducing polarization, excluding opposition from political representation bodies, and acknowledging the public’s desire for truthful politicians.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is José Francisco Ruiz Massieu? He was a prominent Mexican politician, ideologist, lawyer, governing figure, and lecturer. His legacy was based on dialogue, consensus, and the defense of the rule of law.
- What significant events occurred in Mexico’s September?
- The president presented her first governance report.
- The Secretariat of Finance proposed the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget, highlighting priorities in welfare programs and concerns about public debt.
- A controversial constitutional reform for judicial purposes was commemorated, followed by an initiative to amend the Amparo Law.
- Mexico’s War of Independence anniversary was celebrated, along with World Peace Day and mediators’ recognition.
- A cemetery was declared a “site of memory” in Chihuahua, sparking controversy.
- Protests marked the 11th anniversary of Ayotzinapa students’ disappearance, turning violent.
- The 194th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence was celebrated, along with the remembrance of José Francisco Ruiz Massieu’s assassination.
- The first year in office for President Claudia Sheinbaum concluded, with recommendations to address public life deterioration and political issues.
