Introduction
As Claudia Sheinbaum completes her first year as the Head of Government (Mayor) of Mexico City, assessing the progress of her 100 commitments varies depending on who is asked. The government presents an optimistic picture, stating that 26 commitments have been fulfilled and 10 are in progress. However, independent verifiers report only six completed commitments, while the opposition acknowledges even fewer.
Understanding Claudia Sheinbaum and Her Relevance
Claudia Sheinbaum is a prominent Mexican politician and scientist, serving as the Head of Government in Mexico City since December 2018. As a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party, she is closely aligned with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) administration. Sheinbaum’s background in science and politics has positioned her as a key figure in shaping Mexico City’s policies, particularly focusing on sustainability, social welfare, and urban development.
The 100 Commitments: An Overview
Upon taking office, Sheinbaum announced 100 commitments aimed at transforming Mexico City over the next six years. These commitments span various sectors, including governance, transportation, housing, education, environment, and social welfare. Some commitments are more tangible than others, making their progress easier to measure and report.
Commitments Fulfilled (According to the Government)
- Popular election of judges and magistrates
- Implementation of non-reelection for all popularly elected positions starting from 2030
- Incorporation of app-based delivery workers into the social security system, with 1,266,025 workers registered in the IMSS by July
- Initiation of cargo transport on the Tren Maya
- Strengthening of Mexicana de Aviación with new aircraft additions
- Progress in housing construction, targeting 1.8 million homes by the end of the six-year term
- Expansion of universal student scholarships, becoming a prominent symbol of Sheinbaum’s administration
- Creation of the Secretariat of Women
- Establishment of the National Care System
- Expansion of social scholarships and support programs
- Advancements in infrastructure, including the Línea K of the Interoceánico Train, road construction, and port/airport rehabilitation
- Renovation of Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) and expansion of Toluca and Cuernavaca airports for the 2026 World Cup
Commitments in Progress (According to Various Sources)
- 40-hour workweek under consultation
- Partial digitalization efforts
- Ongoing electoral reform discussions
- Environmental initiatives such as waste management, reforestation, and river cleanup, which are long-term goals without immediate results
- Energy transition and solar panel programs in northern Mexico
- Construction of 3,000 km of passenger trains
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the 100 commitments? The 100 commitments are a set of public promises made by Claudia Sheinbaum to transform Mexico City over her six-year term. These commitments cover various sectors, including governance, transportation, housing, education, environment, and social welfare.
- How are the commitments measured for progress? Some commitments, like electoral reform or long-term environmental goals, are abstract and challenging to measure. Others, such as infrastructure projects or social scholarship expansions, have more tangible metrics like completion rates or beneficiary numbers.
- Why is the progress of these commitments important? The successful implementation of concrete and measurable commitments will strengthen Sheinbaum’s political position and support among citizens, reinforcing her narrative of transformation.
- Where can one find the full list of 100 commitments? The complete list is available in the official document titled “100 Commitments for the Second Floor of the Fourth Transformation,” accessible on the Presidency of the Republic’s portal: gob.mx/presidencia/100-compromisos.
