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It’s been a whirlwind week for President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, and every move she’s made has rippled across politics, diplomacy, and public conversation. Just yesterday, Sheinbaum addressed the nation at her morning press conference—known as the mañanera—when she tackled some of the week’s most disturbing news headlines. She confronted questions about the murder of two Colombian artists, Bayron Sánchez and Jorge Luis Herrera, whose deaths have been tied by Mexican outlets to cartel violence. Sheinbaum reassured listeners that while the tragedy was an “unfortunate episode,” it would not affect the official relationship between Mexico and Colombia. Adding a personal touch to news coverage, she laughingly dismissed the claim—floated by Colombian President Gustavo Petro on X—that she was ever part of the Colombian M-19 guerrilla movement. This rumor was quickly diffused, with Sheinbaum stating she wouldn’t dwell on the topic but inviting a little levity into a tense moment, as Mexico News Daily and Reuters both recapped.
From personal loss to public policy, Sheinbaum also addressed the fatal stabbing at her alma mater, CCH Sur, calling the violence “very painful” and vowing government support for students and the school—clear evidence of how she weaves the personal with the political in her leadership, as covered in Mexico News Daily. Only days before, at another press conference, she spent time weighing Mexicans’ demands for security, jobs, and infrastructure, as journalists grilled her on the so-called “accountability tour” she’s conducting across all 31 states, culminating in a major Zócalo address in early October, according to Mexico News Daily.
Internationally, Sheinbaum made headlines at the United Nations, reiterating Mexico’s condemnation of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and calling for a two-state solution, a diplomatic position highlighted as she stressed Mexico’s official foreign policy stance in her press conference and encouraged peace, following up on her March meeting with the Palestinian ambassador—a historic first for the presidency, as reported by Mexico News Daily.
Last week, Sheinbaum presided over Mexico’s iconic Independence Day ceremonies from the National Palace balcony, becoming the first woman to lead the country’s “grito” in its 215-year history, and making headlines globally. Her remarks underscored that no foreign power would dictate policy to Mexico, a pointed retort as pressure mounts from the United States on border security and cartel crackdowns, according to the Associated Press.
Not to be overshadowed by social and ceremonial moments, Sheinbaum’s government rolled out a sweeping judicial reform package and sent a major intellectual property reform bill to the Senate, both moves reflecting her party’s push for modernization, transparency, and economic growth, with attention from FisherBroyles and Mexico Solidarity Media. In Oaxaca, she was met with thunderous support from her Morena party, which credited her with driving the so-called Fourth Transformation that reportedly lifted millions out of poverty.
On the economic front, last week Sheinbaum hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Mexico City, sealing a comprehensive strategic partnership and announcing deeper bilateral trade ties and cooperation on everything from border security to climate change, as officially noted by both governments.
Everywhere she’s gone, Sheinbaum’s presence on social media has been constant, from debunking rumors to promoting social welfare programs like the soon-to-launch Pension for Women and the “Health House to House” campaign. Analysts say her blend of conviction, relatability, and persistent public engagement signal she isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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Oct 12 20253 mins