In Mexico, two historical narratives coexist: the official one, printed in leftist ideology books used in government schools, and the alternative one, disseminated in private institutions, which aims to offer a more objective view of past events.
In the "official" history books, figures like Pancho Villa are presented as heroes, key figures in the history of Mexico who contributed to the country's advancement through the revolution. However, according to independent historians, the image of these characters varies depending on the author, but in general, they are often portrayed as murderers and criminals. Paco Ignacio Taibo II, for example, describes Villa as a "revolutionary with a bank robber's mentality," while before joining the revolution he was simply known as a cattle thief.
The government of López Obrador is now part of the past history, and the debate about his legacy begins. While the official history claims that during his tenure poverty was reduced and the middle class increased, there are criticisms and data suggesting otherwise. The controversial phrase of the president in his morning conferences, "I have other data," now turns against him as he presents figures indicating corruption, regression, and lack of progress during his government.
Some significant data to evaluate the performance of López Obrador's government includes an 8.5% increase in labor income per capita between 2018 and 2023, an increase in the public deficit, and controversies surrounding the intervention of the Executive Power in the selection of judges. On the other hand, it is highlighted positively that the mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, allowed the participation of private companies in electricity generation, changing the state monopoly of the CFE.
