Claudia Sheinbaum’s Stance on US Relations
At an event in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Mexico’s relationship with the United States is based on coordination and collaboration, but not subordination. She emphasized that Mexico’s independence and sovereignty are “not up for negotiation.”
Security Progress and Addressing Root Causes
Sheinbaum highlighted that the primary focus of the security strategy is addressing root causes, aiming to improve living conditions in communities. She assured that the federal government will maintain a close presence in Michoacán to consolidate progress and deliver sustainable results.
“We will be close, we are visiting all the homes in the state of Michoacán while strengthening the security strategy, which will yield results,” she stated.
Social and Infrastructure Investments in Michoacán
The president detailed a package of productive and social actions for the entity, including agricultural credits, forest management support, expansion of Sembrando Vida, special prices for corn and lentil producers, as well as strengthening electrification, free internet, tourism, road infrastructure, potable water supply, and higher education.
In social matters, she celebrated the Gertrudis Bocanegra Scholarship, exclusive to Michoacán, benefiting over 50,000 university students for transportation. She also recalled that, after 36 years of neoliberal policies, the Fourth Transformation has helped lift 13.5 million people out of poverty, supported by a 150% increase in the minimum wage over the past eight years and the Bienestar Programs, which will have a historic budget of one trillion pesos by 2026.
New Programs and Strategic Works
For the Second Pillar of the Fourth Transformation, Sheinbaum listed three new programs: Pensión Mujeres Bienestar, Rita Cetina Scholarship, and Salud Casa por Casa. In Michoacán, she emphasized the reach of the Gertrudis Bocanegra Scholarship and social support coverage.
The Secretariat of Welfare reported that over 1.326 million people in the entity receive some form of assistance, with more than 40 billion pesos budgeted for this year. In infrastructure, the SICT is modernizing and expanding the Siglo XXI Autopista to four lanes, while the IMSS is developing 41 actions in 23 municipalities, investing nearly 12 billion pesos, including the construction of a new hospital in Villas del Pedregal and a Family Medicine Unit in Lázaro Cárdenas.
Collaborative Work with the US, Not Subordination: Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum took the opportunity to greet Michoacán residents living in the United States and reiterated the federal government’s stance on collaborative and coordinated work with the US, without subordination, respecting Mexico’s national sovereignty.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of Sheinbaum’s security strategy? Addressing root causes to improve living conditions in communities.
- What social investments has Sheinbaum highlighted for Michoacán? Agricultural credits, forest management support, expanded Sembrando Vida, special prices for corn and lentil producers, electrification, free internet, tourism promotion, road infrastructure improvements, potable water supply enhancements, and higher education support.
- What new programs has Sheinbaum announced for the Fourth Transformation’s second pillar? Pensión Mujeres Bienestar, Rita Cetina Scholarship, and Salud Casa por Casa.
- How does Sheinbaum describe Mexico’s relationship with the United States? Based on coordination, collaboration, and respect for Mexico’s independence and sovereignty.
