Claudia Sheinbaum, presidential winner, has before her two paths that may completely define her political future. To remain tied entirely to López Obrador and his figure or to start her autonomy and not depend on López Obrador’s figure.
(CDMX – Times Media Mexico) – Mexico’s choice of populism as a solution has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future, particularly under Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership. Today, business people wake up with a sense of fear, and sources close to this media in the U.S. government express concern about the future implications of this decision.
Turbulent times lie ahead, marked by political and economic uncertainty, and the specter of populism looms like an ominous shadow over Mexico’s stability. Claudia Sheinbaum, presidential winner, has before her two paths that may completely define her political future. To remain tied entirely to López Obrador and his figure or to start her autonomy and not depend on López Obrador’s figure.
Disassociating herself from him would allow her to establish her political profile independent of someone else’s decisions and actions. This would allow her to gain credibility and trust based on her actions and achievements rather than being perceived as a mere extension of López Obrador’s administration. Moreover, by distancing herself, she would have greater freedom to address the specific challenges and problems of her administration in Mexico City, showing leadership of her own and the ability to make decisions independently.
However, AMLO’s seductive figure promises quick and simple solutions to complex problems, leading the country to a dangerous point of indolence and polarization. Morenista leaders throughout the country, eager to obtain and maintain power, have resorted to hazardous tactics threatening democracy and the rule of law.
One of the most severe risks associated with the ruling party’s victory is the tendency to disregard institutional checks and balances and concentrate power in the hands of a single person and their party. The erosion of the separation of powers undermines society’s ability to oversee and limit the exercise of power, paving the way for tyranny and oppression.
The system of government offered by Morena comes with the promise of easy money and generous gifts, financed at the expense of long-term economic stability, as well as thoughtless fiscal recklessness and lack of financial responsibility that unequivocally lead to devastating economic crises, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable sectors of society.
On the other hand, populism tends to undermine the rule of law and weaken law enforcement institutions. This weakening facilitates the proliferation of organized crime and corruption and fuels cycles of impunity and violence that endanger the security and well-being of the population.
In the worst-case scenario, populism and its derivatives can ignite real social polarization, potentially leading to civil conflict. This is fueled by resentment and division, rather than fostering cooperation and consensus. The use of incendiary rhetoric and the demonization of socioeconomic levels, entrepreneurs, skin color, or political opponents can fan the flames of hatred and intolerance, pushing entire societies to the brink.
Soon, López Obrador will end his six-year term, and Claudia Sheinbaum will face the moment of truth: to be herself, take the risks and decisions inherent to her presidency, and detach herself from the figure of López Obrador. In doing so, she would have the opportunity to avoid the political and social polarization associated with the image of the ex-president. By maintaining her distance and autonomy, she could achieve greater acceptance among those who do not support her government, and this will allow her to build bridges and ties with a wider variety of political actors and society through collaboration for the benefit of Mexico and its inhabitants, without leaving aside the establishment of her political legacy and even leaving a lasting mark and impact on national politics.
Time will tell.
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