Two years after taking office as Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum has reported a lower homicide rate and improved social benefits. However, issues such as violence and corruption continue to be significant challenges.
Since Claudia Sheinbaum assumed office in 2024, she has largely followed the political agenda of her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. She has faced numerous challenges, including violence from drug cartels, tens of thousands of missing persons, and political pressure from US President Donald Trump.
In her second government report presented in September, Sheinbaum highlighted a 51% decrease in the daily homicide rate since 2024. However, the extent to which this reduction can be attributed to her administration is debated. The Mexican Institute of Human Rights and Democracy acknowledges progress in reducing homicides, but the Mexico Evalua think tank argues there is insufficient statistical evidence to directly link the decline to Sheinbaum's policies.
Other indicators reveal concerning trends. Mexico Evalua noted a 127% increase in recorded cases of kidnapping and enforced disappearances over the last decade, a 197% rise in