First Annual Report in Mexico City
One year and four days after becoming Mexico’s first female governor, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo delivered her First Annual Report from the Zócalo in Mexico City. After leaving Palacio Nacional and paying respects to the female escort, she took 10 minutes to reach the platform, greeting attendees from various parts of the country and taking photos with them.
Absentee Secretaries
At the platform, her cabinet awaited her, but Secretaries Omar García Harfuch (Head of Security and Citizen Protection) and Marcelo Ebrard (Secretary of Economy) were notably absent.
Welcome by Clara Brugada
Clara Brugada, the head of Mexico City’s government, welcomed Sheinbaum to what she called “the city where hope was born.” Brugada reminded the audience of the significant reductions in high-impact crimes, homicides, and increased female safety under Sheinbaum’s leadership, along with the transformation of the city’s transportation system.
“We’re on the Right Path”
Sheinbaum emphasized that she does not govern alone, as it is a “Government by and for the people.” She stated that Mexico walks the path of justice, dignity, liberty, democracy, and sovereignty—achievements from decades of peaceful struggle, organization, and resistance.
She acknowledged these accomplishments as the legacy of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, despite opposition attempts to separate them from his movement. Sheinbaum stressed her conviction and principles of not yielding to pressures, as she only answers to the citizens.
She highlighted that during six presidential terms, Mexico lived under the “dark night of neoliberalism,” where leaders prioritized money and markets over convictions. She noted that poverty reached 45% in 2008, but now it’s down to 29%, asserting that they are on the right path.
Key Achievements
Sheinbaum outlined her successes in national economy, social programs investment, student scholarships and pensions for the elderly, school construction, medication supply, road infrastructure, major projects, and passenger train systems.
She proposed naming the Mexico-Nuevo Laredo train “Tren del Golfo de México,” which was supported by attendees. She also highlighted the energy plan for the country, the revitalization of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), security strategy, housing construction, and legal reforms.
Why the Annual Report in Mexico City?
Prior to October 5, Sheinbaum visited various states to deliver results-oriented reports called “La Transformación Avanza.” The Zócalo in Mexico City was chosen for the gira’s conclusion, where she would present capital results.
Alongside her legal and expanded cabinet, the event featured governors from different states, unions, business leaders, educational and cultural communities, and newly elected Supreme Court Justices.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? A: Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is Mexico’s first female governor, serving as the head of the Government of Mexico City since 2018.
- Q: Why is her first annual report significant? A: The report highlights her achievements and commitment to justice, dignity, liberty, democracy, and sovereignty during her first year in office.
- Q: What are some of her key accomplishments? A: Sheinbaum has made strides in national economy, social programs, education, infrastructure, and energy, as well as proposing significant transportation projects.
- Q: Why did she choose Mexico City for her annual report presentation? A: Sheinbaum selected the Zócalo in Mexico City to conclude her “La Transformación Avanza” gira, where she presented results from her annual report to the capital’s citizens and leaders.
