The government has reaffirmed the death of representative democracy built over the last 30 years, according to Ernesto Zedillo. This change, carried out by López Obrador and Sheinbaum, is considered shameful and contradictory for a government that prides itself on being democratic. Zedillo and others see an authoritarian regime that has eliminated several citizens' rights and the independence of the Judiciary. The legitimacy of this change of political regime is questioned, without having consulted the citizenry through a plebiscite, as was done in Chile.
Claudia Sheinbaum's response included denying Zedillo's claim about democracy and accusing the former president without solid arguments. Additionally, a threat concerning Zedillo's pension was mentioned, and his management during the 1994-1995 crisis was questioned. The possibility of the Armed Forces intervening in civilian areas is seen as a key element lost in the democratic regime that was previously held.
The exchange between Zedillo and Sheinbaum shows a lack of serious dialogue regarding the regime change initiated by López Obrador. The elimination of the separation of powers is pointed out as an important factor in this transition. The destruction of various banks and the lack of response to criticisms are other highlighted issues in this exchange. Despite the arguments presented by Zedillo, the government's response was considered insufficient and based on disqualifications.
Regarding the bank rescue, it is highlighted that a large number of savers were saved, and it is emphasized that the cost was lower than previously claimed. Although there were controversies and beneficial operations for some bank shareholders, it is mentioned that these were not decisive. Sheinbaum has not effectively countered the points raised by Zedillo, raising questions about the transparency and legitimacy of the current regime.
