Mexican President Pushes for No Re-election and Price Stability in Major Announcements

Well, well, well, what a cracking way to spend a Thursday morning – nestled into the reassuringly tense world of Mexican politics, where our dear President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a People’s Morning Press Conference so packed with monumental declarations, it was almost like someone had cranked up the dial on a telenovela.

Here’s the thing about politics – it’s boring, right? Endless droning about policies, reforms, and budgets that makes watching paint dry seem like Formula 1. But not here, not today. No, today we got a veritable fireworks display of announcements that would make even the dullest bureaucrat stand up and pay attention.

Continuity in PJ Elections

First off, Sheinbaum kicked things off with a hefty pat on the back for the Judicial Branch (or PJ, if you're hip to the local lingo) election process. Apparently, the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Branch of the Federation – a title so long you’d need a good sandwich to get through it – gave the National Electoral Institute the green light to crack on with the election of the Judicial Branch. Yes, it sounds like a high-stakes game of political chess, but the takeaway is simple: democracy marches on.

Sheinbaum, always the voice of the people, celebrated this triumph. She was, of course, rather chuffed about it all, emphasizing that this decision was a reflection of the people's will. And who can argue with that? The people of Mexico had expressed their desire to tinker with the Constitution, and lo and behold, their tinkering had passed the Tribunal’s sniff test.

Her words, delivered with the sort of gravitas you’d expect from a leader in a position of absolute power, underlined the significance of the Tribunal’s ruling. A bit like a football referee finally making a decent call after a season of dodgy penalties.

Re-election and Nepotism

Now, if you're anything like me, you hear the word "re-election" and immediately picture some grey-haired bloke in a suit trying to cling onto power like a cat to a bath towel. Well, Sheinbaum has had enough of this business. She announced that in 2025, she’ll be marching into the Chamber of Deputies, proposal in hand, to eradicate re-election altogether. Yes, you heard that right. Out with the old, in with the – well, probably still old, but at least you won’t be seeing their mug on your voting slip for a second time.

You see, once upon a time – around 1917, in fact – the Constitution was iron-clad against re-election. Then, along came the Calderón era, and suddenly everyone was getting a second go at it. Municipal presidents, local and federal legislators – all enjoying a round two, like someone giving them a free spin on a particularly generous fruit machine.

Sheinbaum’s not having any of it. No more endless terms in office. No more political lifers. Just one term, one go, and then off you pop.

But it doesn’t stop there. Oh no. In a country where the political gene pool can feel about as shallow as a paddling pool, she’s also throwing nepotism under the bus. Gone will be the days where you can simply pop your cousin into a cushy government job – at least that’s the plan. Now, it will be a straight, clean, and hopefully non-family-affair selection process. No nepotism, no second chances. Harsh? Perhaps. But fair? Absolutely.

A Judicial Reform Cliffhanger

In case that wasn’t enough drama for one press conference, we then move to the saga surrounding the Official Gazette of the Federation (or DOF, because nothing says government efficiency like a good acronym). Judge Nancy Juárez Salas, who’s clearly not a fan of the government's recent judicial reform, has issued yet another demand for the content to be scrubbed from the DOF like an embarrassing late-night tweet.

Sheinbaum, ever the law-abiding leader, calmly announced that her Legal Counsel will, naturally, respond to this notification. And who can blame them? It’s all a bit like playing whack-a-mole with legal documents – every time they think the issue’s settled, Judge Salas pops up and says, “Not so fast!”

It’s a right old muddle, and you can almost picture Sheinbaum’s Legal Counsel, pens poised, wondering what on earth to write back. Do they double down and insist the reforms stay, or do they fold under the weight of judicial bureaucracy? Only time will tell. Until then, grab some popcorn because this one is shaping up to be the Mexican political equivalent of Law & Order.

The Price is Right (and Stable)

And then we come to what might be the most heartwarming news of the lot. You see, in the world of everyday people, where the cost of living isn’t just a headline but a very real nightmare, Sheinbaum’s got their back. She’s been chatting to the Ministry of Finance – no doubt over strong coffee and spreadsheets – and they’re working out a way to keep the prices of basic goods and fuels from ballooning like a hot air balloon on steroids.

Yes, you heard it right – stable prices for your bread, your beans, your basic household essentials. All the things that keep the wheels of life turning. Plus, for all you petrolheads out there, there’s also a promise that gasoline, diesel, and LP gas will stay at manageable levels. So, your daily commute won't require a second mortgage, and the price of cooking a Sunday roast won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

Sheinbaum’s not just fiddling around the edges here; she’s going for the jugular of inflation. It’s a bold move, but one that, if successful, will keep the peso in people’s pockets where it belongs.

So, there you have it. A morning press conference packed with enough action to make even the most jaded political observer sit up and take notice. Sheinbaum is steering the ship of state with all the poise of an F1 driver navigating a chicane – focused, determined, and just a little bit fiery.

Re-election? Gone. Nepotism? Crushed. Judicial reform? Still anyone’s guess. But for now, at least, the people can rest easy knowing that their president is on the case, keeping prices stable and political ambition in check. It’s Mexican politics and it’s as thrilling as ever.