The deadline that Donald Trump set for Mexico to combat synthetic drug trafficking and irregular migration is about to expire this Tuesday. Despite the efforts made, it seems they will be insufficient to avoid the tariffs that he threatened to impose on Mexican products exported to the U.S. Claudia Sheinbaum faces the challenge of improving the inherited situation and promoting international trade, in addition to prioritizing the domestic consumption of Mexican products.
The recent meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump highlighted the hegemonic stance of the U.S. president. It is essential that Mexico, under Dr. Sheinbaum's government, achieves results without fully yielding to Trump's demands, who seeks to squeeze the Mexican government.
To achieve significant social progress and benefits, the Mexican government must abandon the ineffective leftist rhetoric and focus on implementing effective public policies. In terms of public safety, there is a poor performance due to previous lax strategies and collusion with criminals, which has exacerbated insecurity in the country.
The fight against organized crime requires coordinated efforts from different levels of government. The landscape becomes complicated when trying to meet all of President Trump's requirements, which could trigger an economic recession. Mexico must strengthen its role as a facilitator for entrepreneurship and business development, as well as enhance collaboration with the private sector and investors.
Among Sheinbaum's priority challenges are expanding collaborations with the private initiative, restructuring the cabinet, and addressing weaknesses such as the subordination of the Judicial Power, adherence to the rule of law, public safety, and the transition to clean energy. It is crucial to promote reforms that strengthen the country's competitiveness in a challenging global scenario.
