Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, has attracted international attention and gained national popularity as one month into the mandate of U.S. President Donald Trump. This is due to her handling of tariff threats, cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, and migration. Sheinbaum has been praised for her 'level-headed' strategy, which includes responding literally to Trump's decrees and promoting investment in Mexico despite economic volatility.
According to the president, the country is doing its job and she is confident that it will be a good year despite any uncertainty. Sheinbaum has chosen a calculated and diplomatic response to Trump, avoiding confrontations that could be detrimental to the economy and internal stability.
According to José Joel Peña, an expert in international relations, the 'level-headed' strategy recognizes the need to prioritize national interests and avoid falling into confrontational games. The key moment for Sheinbaum was the one-month pause on tariffs after a call with Trump, where he promised to deploy security forces at the border to combat cross-border issues.
Sheinbaum has been praised by the international press for her firmness in dealing with Trump and for maintaining calm in difficult situations. International leaders have also recognized her intelligence and political skills. Domestically, Sheinbaum's popularity has risen to 80%, according to polls, thanks to how she has managed the crisis with the United States.
Despite this, analysts warn about the limits of Sheinbaum's strategy, especially given the reduction in Mexico's economic growth projections due to uncertainty with Trump. Additionally, international organizations have questioned the use of armed forces to control migration, warning of potential negative consequences.
