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1. Claudia Sheinbaum receives the certificate of majority as President-elect of Mexico 

The Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary, in a historic solemn session, awarded Claudia Sheinbaum the certificate accrediting her as President-elect of the Republic, marking a milestone as the first woman to attain this position after more than 200 years and the succession of 65 men. This act underscores a significant shift in Mexico’s political landscape, highlighting progress in gender representation.

During the ceremony, Presiding Magistrate Mónica Soto, on behalf of the Superior Chamber’s plenary session, emphasized that this achievement concludes the most inclusive and gender-balanced electoral process in the history of Mexican democracy. The recognition of the majority vote in favor of Sheinbaum represents not only a personal victory but also the success of generations of Mexican women who have fought for equity in the political sphere.

Milenio: Entregan constancia de mayoría a Claudia Sheinbaum como presidenta electa de México 

2. Mexican and U.S. Foreign Affairs Ministers discuss the crisis in Venezuela 

Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, held a phone conversation with Alicia Bárcena, Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Minister, on Tuesday to address the political crisis in Venezuela. The discussion emphasized the importance of transparent electoral practices and human rights.

Vedant Patel, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated that both officials stressed the need for Nicolás Maduro’s regime to publish detailed and unaltered vote counts from the July 28 presidential election and to end human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests and indiscriminate detentions.

El Sol de México: Cancilleres de México y EU abordan la crisis en Venezuela 

3. Sheinbaum Appoints New Leaders for IMSS-Bienestar and CFE

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s President-elect, has appointed Emilia Esther Calleja Alor to lead the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Alejandro Svarch Pérez to head IMSS-Bienestar (the federal public assistance program). These appointments suggest a strategy focused on stabilizing key sectors such as energy and public health in her upcoming administration.

Calleja Alor’s selection for the CFE may indicate a desire to maintain continuity in the organization’s management, especially as energy production remains a central issue. Meanwhile, Svarch Pérez’s appointment to IMSS-Bienestar highlights the importance of strengthening this institution, particularly given its role in providing healthcare to the non-insured population, a politically sensitive issue in Mexico. 

La Jornada: Sheinbaum nombra a Emilia Esther Calleja como próxima titular de la CFE

El País: Sheinbaum nombra a Alejandro Svarch como director del IMSS-Bienestar

4. ECLAC Cuts Mexico’s Growth Forecast to 1.9%

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) reduced its growth forecast for Mexico to 1.9%, down from the initially projected 2.5%. This adjustment reflects the economic slowdown in the United States and its potential effects in 2024.

According to ECLAC, Mexico’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could face further moderation due to the expected reduction in public spending aimed at consolidating fiscal finances. This policy will impact economic growth, already reflected in the 1.4% projection for next year.

El Economista: Cepal recorta estimación de crecimiento de México a 1.9% en el 2024 

5. Four Constitutional Reforms Approved 

The Constitutional Points Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved a series of constitutional reforms that will now move to the Senate for further discussion. These reforms address key issues such as the rights of indigenous peoples, universal healthcare, and the reduction of the pension age, reflecting a focus on social justice and the strengthening of fundamental rights in Mexico.

The reforms also include an initiative for animal protection, establishing responsibilities for the State in their care and conservation. With these changes, the Congress of the Union gains new powers to legislate on this matter, marking an important step in the country’s legislative agenda. The unanimous approval of these initiatives highlights political consensus on issues with significant social impact.

Proceso: Diputados aprueban cuatro dictámenes de reformas constitucionales propuestos por AMLO