I remember the first time that the newly elected President Sheinbaum had her first foreign trip.
It was late 2024, she had only been in office for a few weeks and accepted an invitation to attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most of Mexico was surprised that she accepted, given that her predecessor, AMLO, rarely left the country during his six years as president. His embrace of auster...
The strongest version of this narrative portrays Sheinbaum as a refreshing departure from Mexico’s political norms—a leader whose symbolic gestures (flying economy) align with substantive policy shifts (re-engaging globally, stabilizing the economy). The piece credits her with tangible progress while acknowledging legitimate critiques, avoiding the trap of uncritical praise or dismissal. However, the framing risks subtle emotional exploitation by juxtaposing her humility against AMLO’s perceived...