Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo asserted this Sunday that the country is experiencing a historic moment, as the people are regaining their dignity after decades of inequality. During an event at the Don Vasco Pavilion in Morelia, the president highlighted the unprecedented reduction in poverty levels, attributing this progress to the Fourth Transformation and the legacy of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Poverty Reduction in Mexico
In her speech, Sheinbaum affirmed that the percentage of people living in poverty is now the lowest in the country’s history, falling to less than 30% of the population. According to official figures, more than 13.5 million Mexicans have emerged from poverty in the last six years, a result she described as a collective triumph.
However, she acknowledged that there is still work to be done: “There is still much to be done, because we don’t want a single family to be in poverty,” she emphasized. With this, she made it clear that the fight against inequality remains one of the main objectives of her administration.
Recognition of the Migrant Community
The president dedicated part of her message to the Mexican migrants living and working in the United States. In an emotional tone, she sent “a strong, affectionate hug, full of pride, dignity, and love” to the communities that have sought opportunities abroad.
Sheinbaum assured that her government will continue to accompany and support migrants, recognizing the fundamental role they play for the country by sending remittances and strengthening cultural ties between Mexico and its communities abroad.
Principles of the Fourth Transformation
The president insisted that the Fourth Transformation (4T) is not limited to a simple change of government, but rather represents a national project with firm principles. Among them, she listed: “The poor first. There can be no rich government with poor people, and with the people everything, without the people nothing.”
In her speech, she also criticized the neoliberal model, recalling that for decades the role of teachers had been devalued. “They mocked teachers, when they are the best our country has,” she stated, highlighting the importance of education and those who provide it.
Memories of her youth in Michoacán
Sheinbaum recalled her youth in Cheranástico, a Purépecha community where she collaborated on social projects while studying Physics at UNAM. She asserted that this experience shaped her political and personal vision: “Thanks to the Purépecha people, I am who I am. There I learned that the solidarity of Indigenous peoples cannot be found anywhere else in the world.”
This biographical passage was greeted with applause by the audience, who saw in her words a recognition of the value of Indigenous communities in building the nation.
Projects Announced for Michoacán
During her visit, Sheinbaum presented a series of infrastructure and development projects for Michoacán, including:
Modernization of highways and repaving of all federal highways.
Modernization of the Morelia-Querétaro Irrigation District 020.
Recovery of Lake Pátzcuaro.
Boosting work at the port of Lázaro Cárdenas.
Construction of 73,000 homes for families with incomes below two minimum wages.
With these initiatives, the government seeks to strengthen regional economic development and improve the living conditions of thousands of Michoacán families.
State Government Support
At the event, Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla emphasized that Mexico has faced “major challenges” in its relationship with the United States, but he was confident that the president’s leadership will overcome these adversities.
The state leader emphasized that, thanks to the support of the federal government, the timely payment of state teachers has been guaranteed, an issue that sparked protests and prolonged strikes in past administrations.
Tribute to López Obrador
Sheinbaum also respectfully and gratefully recalled her predecessor: “President López Obrador taught us that love is repaid with love, and we continue working with that principle,” she said, reaffirming the continuity of the political project initiated in 2018.
The recognition of López Obrador was one of the most applauded moments of the event, reflecting the closeness between the two leaders and the public support for the continuation of the 4T (Tourist Party).
Claudia Sheinbaum’s speech in Morelia made it clear that her government seeks to consolidate a historic moment for Mexico, marked by the reduction of poverty, recognition of the migrant population, the revaluation of teachers, and a commitment to infrastructure projects that strengthen regional development. With a strong foundation in the principles of the Fourth Transformation, the president reaffirmed that the goal is to achieve a more just, supportive country with restored dignity.
Source: msn
