During her Monday morning conference, Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded to criticisms from former president Ernesto Zedillo, mentioning the reforms and decisions made during his administration. Sheinbaum questioned the disappearance of the Court and the appointment of a new Court imposed by Zedillo, who proposed each minister. She emphasized the importance of democracy and the role of the people in government.
The president pointed out that political opponents seek the narrative of an authoritarian government and criticized media outlets like Letras Libres and Nexos for spreading that idea. She referenced episodes from Zedillo's term, such as the massacres that occurred during his mandate and the privatization of the railways, questioning the lack of public consultation in those processes.
Sheinbaum defended the proposal for the people to choose the members of the Judiciary, despite criticisms that label that measure as authoritarian. She also mentioned that Zedillo has been living outside of Mexico for a long time, recalling the struggle of those who have been killed for democracy. The president concluded that Zedillo cannot be considered a spokesperson for democracy, given his current situation.
Regarding criticisms about alleged censorship of digital platforms, Sheinbaum clarified that this is not the intention and that if the article on this matter is misinterpreted, it can be removed without issue. Finally, the president recalled the history of the struggle for democracy in Mexico and questioned why episodes like the Fobaproa are not discussed, highlighting her government's stance of not repressing.
