| Keyword |
Description |
| Security |
Being safe from harm or crime; a main priority for the president |
| Sovereignty |
A country’s right to make its own choices without outside control |
| Infrastructure |
Basic structures like hospitals, schools, and roads that help communities work and grow |
President Claudia Sheinbaum just finished her first year leading Mexico, and her approval rating is over 70%, making her one of the country’s most popular presidents in recent decades. In her first big government report, she celebrated progress in important areas like security, the economy, and public services.
Sheinbaum said her efforts have made Mexico safer. Homicides—which used to be very high—went down by 25% in just 11 months. She pointed to new strategies and daily meetings with her team to keep improving public safety. She recognized Mexico’s complex relationship with the United States, especially with President Trump’s demands and new tariffs, but she explained that Mexico’s leaders are defending national sovereignty and making independent choices for the country.
Economically, Sheinbaum highlighted GDP growth, more foreign investment, and a 12% minimum wage increase. Her government has invested in infrastructure by building hospitals, schools, train projects, and decent homes. She also discussed social welfare programs that help seniors, disabled people, and students—over 32 million families benefit.
Sheinbaum’s team passed new laws to fight corruption, increase government transparency, and support equality for women and indigenous people. She talked about expanding public healthcare and making medicine more available by opening new hospitals and launching delivery programs.
Even with these achievements, she admitted that Mexico still faces challenges like crime and poverty. She promised to keep working for justice and better opportunities for everyone, saying that each day is spent transforming the nation for peace and well-being.
Time to discuss
- Why is reducing crime and improving security important for Mexico’s future?
- How does infrastructure like good hospitals and schools help people in their daily lives?
- What does sovereignty mean for the choices a country makes?
