Politics Local March 07, 2025

Claudia Sheinbaum's Struggle for Power

Claudia Sheinbaum faces challenges in asserting her authority as she navigates political tensions and public expectations, reflecting her reliance on her predecessor's influence in Mexico City.


Claudia Sheinbaum's Struggle for Power

The Green Party is in search of unity, which has recently led to a situation where the possibility of modifying government regulations to allow electoral nepotism for an additional time has been raised, generating uncertainty about the outcome of this situation.

A significant weakness in Claudia Sheinbaum is her inability to fully assume responsibility, as President Harry Truman expressed with the phrase "the buck stops here." While President López Obrador continues to have influence, the president seems limited to following his leadership and marking her personal style in already established decisions.

In her management, Sheinbaum has preferred to take refuge in arguments such as legacies of the past to justify decisions like imposing a cap on gasoline prices, which has led to significant changes in the market. Although many presidents have grown in office, adapting their power to the handling of their ideas, Sheinbaum and her party seem to have sacrificed constitutional principles in order to comply with a supposed "Plan C."

There is a perception that the president does not fully exercise her authority but follows the guidelines of her predecessor, even at the cost of causing controversies and divisions in the Republic. Her call for demonstrations and the eagerness to have support, including from the opposition, reflect a palpable insecurity, showing a constant need for popular backing.

Despite these circumstances, Sheinbaum continues to maintain a leadership style based on following and subordination, rather than imposing her will as the highest authority. The lack of clarity in her leadership is evident in episodes such as the demonstration in the capital's Zócalo, where her dependence on the masses became apparent, raising doubts about her ability for effective leadership.

Sheinbaum, although she holds the position and its attributes, seems to lack the real power to make significant decisions, as evidenced in situations like the appointment in the National Commission of Human Rights, where her preference was not taken into account. Amidst criticisms and doubts about her leadership, Sheinbaum finds herself at a crossroads where her role as subordinate seems to prevail over her ability to exercise decisive and autonomous leadership.