The year 2024 has been a period of intense changes and challenges in the political and economic sphere of Mexico. The policy of the Morenoist government has been characterized by its stridency rather than advancing the country’s political and social problems.
The June 2 presidential election marked a historic milestone, with the highest citizen participation recorded in the country’s history. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, took office with the idea of continuing the reforms started by her predecessor.
Constitutional and judicial reforms: one of the highlights of the year was the approval of several constitutional reforms promoted by the federal Executive. Among them, the judicial reform that allows the popular election of judges, magistrates and ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. This measure has been celebrated by some as progress towards greater democratization of the judicial system, while others criticize it for politicizing the performance of judges and putting legal certainty at risk.
Insecurity and economy: insecurity continues to be a persistent problem in the country. Despite the government’s efforts, violence and crime continue to affect many regions. In the economic sphere, uncertainty has been a constant, with an economy struggling to recover and generate confidence among investors.
Citizen participation and democracy: despite the challenges, citizen participation in the elections and in the political life of the country has been notable. Overrepresentation in the Chamber of Deputies has generated debates about the need to respect the popular will and proportional representation.
In 2024, Mexico has faced a complicated economic situation. Although a recession has not been officially declared, the economy has shown signs of slowdown and volatility. According to the World Economic Forum, the possibility of an economic recession is one of the main threats to the Mexican economy. Furthermore, the peso has been volatile and predictions for Gross Domestic Product and inflation are bleak and chilling.
Dear reader, the political balance of 2024 in Mexico reflects a year of significant changes and continuous challenges. Constitutional and judicial reforms, persistent insecurity and economic uncertainty have marked the political agenda. And yet, the great national problems persist like an untouchable cancer. Until next time.
