The Challenges of the New Government of Mexico

With the arrival of a new government in Mexico, questions arise about the president's ability to handle the crisis in state governments and corruption.


The Challenges of the New Government of Mexico

Following the arrival of the new government, uncertainty arises about how the President will care for her own movement, primarily regarding governors with harmful capabilities. How much of the discredit from previous administrations came from politicians like the González Márquez, the Estrada Cajigal, the Duarte, or the Borge, who used to take full public responsibility during crises while protecting their governors?

The current administration is far from demonstrating efficient management. There will not be a second part of what they call "transformation" if the state governors of Morena continue to stand out for their arrogance, corruption, hidden pacts, and disdain towards citizens, as well as their lack of action against insecurity. The President does not have resources to hide the disasters of the governors with media shows, given the difficult economic conditions and external pressure.

There was never a head in the Interior Ministry who closely supervised the states, as the priority was electoral, which partly explains the current problems in entities like Sinaloa, Tabasco, and Zacatecas. The electoral victories and the political impunity granted by the former president to most of his colleagues generated a generation of rulers distant from citizenship and reluctant to be held accountable.

With the arrival of the new government, some governors have been rewarded with diplomatic or parliamentary positions, while others have ended up in prison for their actions. Two-thirds of the state governments are now in the hands of Morena, leading to greater tolerance for misconduct. The media strategy only changed the subject but did not solve the structural problems.

The President now assumes a crucial role in supervising her fellow governors. Although Morena has managed to seize power, it must confront irregularities in states like Morelos, which implies addressing inherited problems and avoiding past mistakes. She is expected to become an effective leader in the movement, capable of ensuring efficient and honest governance at all levels.