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Claudia Sheinbaum claims the “popular mandate” of being elected the “first president with a”
Claudia Sheinbaum claimed this Thursday the “popular mandate” of being the “first president with a” of Mexico when she received from the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power of the Federation (TEPJF) her proof of elected president, a position that she will assume on October 1.
“It is the first time in 200 years of the Republic that a woman, president, with a receives the recognition of elected president,” she said during the ceremony in which she received her record that accredits her as the next president of the country.
The former head of government of Mexico City (2018-2023), who officially won a record of almost 36 million votes, about 60% of the total in the June 2 elections, emphasized that she does not assume the victory as an “individual achievement.”
“As I have said on other occasions, I do not assume it only as an individual triumph or as a personal effort. Today is already marked in the history of Mexico, I didn’t arrive alone, we all arrived,” she said.
He said the heroines of the homeland that “they have made this high recognition possible.”
The Court delivered this record after declaring on Wednesday the validity of the election, not cancelling a single vote and discarding all the challenges presented by the opposition that called for the nullity of the elections due to the alleged interference of the current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and drug trafficking.
In his speech, Sheinbaum stated that she arrives “nourished” and “full of the strength” that comes from the ancestors, grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters.
“Today we all arrived and with that I pledge to fight to continue building equality and freedom for all Mexican women, especially for the most vulnerable, and to take care, as women do, responsibly, of the future of our homeland,” he said.
He stressed that the vote of June 2, where the ruling National Regeneration Movement (Morena) and its allies maintained the preferences of the electorate, has several meanings, among them, the fact that people have chosen to continue with an “honest government” and “results.”
“In other other ways, most citizens do not want governments to return to the service of a few or arrogance or influence, they do not want corruption or privileges to return, that is the mandate of the people of Mexico and it is up to us to continue to make it a reality,” he concluded.
He also pointed out that he will continue to build a free Mexico, of well-being, of rights, of peace, independent, sovereign, democratic and where freedom of expression, assembly, press and mobilization is respected.
“There is no full freedom when there is no welfare and rights, that is, the freedom of the one who must cross kilometers to migrate because of poverty is false. The freedom of purchasing power with a hunger wage or the freedom to end the planet is also false, that is a false freedom,” he said.
The next president also promised to provide social, environmental and, especially, justice for women.
In addition, he said that he will act with “honesty, responsibility, respecting the independence of the powers” and that he will govern for all people.
“No one should fear anything, on the contrary, the future is promising, we are a country of an extraordinary, unique, wonderful people, we will be at the height of the circumstances and our beautiful and glorious people,” he said.
Finally, he promised not to disappoint and to put all his “effort, knowledge, heart, effort and will.”
“And even life itself to serve my homeland and my people,” he concluded.
International
Colombia to Send High-Level Delegation to Ecuador to Ease Trade Tensions
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that, at the instruction of President Gustavo Petro, a high-level delegation will travel to Ecuador in an effort to normalize bilateral relations, which have deteriorated following the imposition of reciprocal tariffs.
“In line with Colombia’s policy of good neighborliness and the spirit of cooperation and integration that guides its foreign policy,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that the delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio and Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez.
“Following instructions from the Presidency of the Republic, and as has been publicly reiterated, the Colombian delegation expects to reaffirm Colombia’s offer of support to the Republic of Ecuador to strengthen control over phenomena stemming from transnational organized crime,” the statement said.
The Foreign Ministry noted that the delegation will attend the meeting with a full willingness to engage in dialogue and to seek concrete solutions to the unilateral measures that have affected the longstanding relationship between the two neighboring countries.
Trade tensions between Ecuador and Colombia escalated on January 21, when Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboaimposed a 30% tariff on Colombian products, citing a lack of cooperation in anti-drug efforts. Colombia responded with similar measures and the suspension of energy exports, while Ecuador increased transportation costs for Colombian crude oil.
Business associations in both countries have warned that the dispute is harming both economies and have called on the governments to resolve their differences through dialogue.
International
Super Bowl Halftime Show Puts Bad Bunny—and Immigration Politics—Back in the Spotlight
The long-standing argument that sports and politics should not mix may be put to the test on Sunday during the Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, a choice that has sparked backlash from segments of the U.S. right wing.
Just one week after his headline-making appearance at the Grammy Awards—where he sharply criticized the United States’ anti-immigration policies—Bad Bunny will once again take center stage on the global spotlight with his performance at the NFL final in Santa Clara, California.
Beyond the expectations surrounding the show itself, speculation has grown over whether the artist could again use the platform to protest policies associated with the administration of former President Donald Trump, in front of an audience expected to exceed 120 million viewers in the United States alone.
In fact, one of the most popular Super Bowl prop bets this year revolves around whether the Puerto Rican singer will deliver a direct message against ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), similar to the one he delivered at the Grammys last Sunday.
While few expect Bad Bunny to repeat such a pointed statement, the mere speculation highlights the delicate balance the NFL must manage during the most-watched broadcast of the year.
The world’s most powerful sports league has drawn criticism from the MAGA movement since announcing in September that Bad Bunny would headline a halftime show largely performed in Spanish.
Trump himself declined to attend the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, despite having made history last year as the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl. He described the musical lineup—which also includes outspoken critics such as Green Day—as “a terrible choice” that would “sow hatred.” In response, his supporters have organized an alternative event dubbed the “All-American Halftime Show,” featuring like-minded artists such as Kid Rock.
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Venezuela Debates Broad Amnesty Law Covering 27 Years of Chavismo
Venezuela’s Parliament began debating on Thursday a sweeping amnesty bill that would cover the 27 years of Chavismo in power, while explicitly excluding serious human rights violations and crimes against humanity.
The proposed legislation, titled the “Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence,” was introduced by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed power following the capture of Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. military operation.
The legislative session was convened for Thursday afternoon, with lawmakers holding an initial discussion focused on the general principles of the bill. This phase precedes a consultation process with civil society, after which the proposal will move to a final debate examining each article individually.
According to a draft of the bill obtained by AFP, the amnesty would apply to individuals accused of crimes such as “treason,” “terrorism,” and “incitement to hatred,” charges that were frequently brought against political prisoners over the past decades. The scope also includes offenses ranging from acts of rebellion to punishments imposed for social media posts or messages sent through private messaging services.
The bill’s explanatory text emphasizes reconciliation, stating that it seeks to move away from “vengeance, retaliation, and hatred” in favor of “opening a path toward reconciliation.”
However, the proposal explicitly excludes from its benefits crimes such as “serious human rights violations, crimes against humanity, war crimes, intentional homicide, corruption, and drug trafficking.”
These exclusions, the text notes, are based on strict compliance with the Venezuelan Constitution, which already prohibits granting amnesties or pardons for such offenses.
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