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Mexicans Back Sheinbaum on Election Anniversary; Opposition Labeled 'Traitors'
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Mexicans Back Sheinbaum on Election Anniversary; Opposition Labeled 'Traitors'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexicans reaffirmed their support for President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo two years after her electoral victory, gathering at the Monument to the Revolution.
  • Supporters defended national sovereignty against foreign interference and dismissed accusations of organized crime links against some ruling party members as lacking proof.
  • The event also saw criticism of the opposition, particularly the PAN party and the governor of Chihuahua, accused of treason for allegedly allowing U.S. interference.

Two years after her electoral triumph, Mexicans gathered at the Monument to the Revolution to reaffirm their support for President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The event, marked by flags and chants of support, also served as a platform to address accusations of organized crime links against some members of her Morena party and to denounce perceived U.S. interference.

We need to defend national sovereignty and not allow foreign interference above any other interest.

โ€” SupportersAt the rally reaffirming support for President Sheinbaum.

Supporters listened to a lengthy accountability report from Sheinbaum, applauding her defense of national sovereignty. Regarding the allegations against officials like Rubรฉn Rocha Moya, governor of Sinaloa, attendees stressed the need for concrete evidence. They called for a strong defense of national sovereignty, rejecting any foreign intervention.

Critics of the opposition, particularly the PAN party and Chihuahua Governor Marรญa Eugenia Campos Galvรกn, were accused of "treason" for allegedly facilitating the presence of CIA agents in the state and consenting to U.S. intervention. Gerardo, an attendee, expressed his support for Sheinbaum, stating she has continued the "Fourth Transformation" project and represents it.

The right always accuses the left. It wants to return to power, but the good thing is that it won't be able to.

โ€” GerardoCommenting on accusations against Morena officials.

On the accusations of "narco-politics," Gerardo suggested that "the right always accuses the left" and denounced a disinformation campaign by media outlets aiming to portray the country as unstable. He asserted that Mexicans are aware of these tactics, even if traditional media supports such narratives.

They have the line that comes from the United States. The good thing is that most of us know it, although the mass and traditional media support these claims.

โ€” GerardoDiscussing perceived U.S. influence and media coverage.

Julio, another supporter, attended to back the President because he empathizes with the Fourth Transformation project and believes she has fulfilled her promises. He echoed the sentiment that Mexicans must make their own decisions and have the freedom to choose their leaders, especially in the face of perceived U.S. "meddling."

Because she has continued the project of the Fourth Transformation (...) The President represents that project.

โ€” GerardoExplaining his support for President Sheinbaum.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.