Summary of Elección en Poder Judicial será realidad el 1° de junio 2025. Conferencia presidenta Sheinbaum
In a recent conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that elections for judges, ministers, and magistrates in Mexico will take place on June 1, 2025. She emphasized the importance of these elections for the transformation of the country and expressed confidence in Mexico's resilience, especially in light of recent developments in the United States, where Donald Trump has reportedly won the presidential election.
Sheinbaum also presented the National Strategy for the electricity sector, which is part of a broader National Energy Plan. This strategy aims to strengthen the planning of the national electricity sector, promote energy justice, ensure a reliable electrical system, and establish clear rules for private investment. The plan seeks to recover the public nature of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and enhance energy sovereignty, reversing changes made during previous neoliberal administrations.
Key points of the strategy include:
- Strengthening Planning: The government aims to recover its capacity to plan and regulate the electricity sector, which was lost after the 2013 energy reform.
- energy justice: The plan prioritizes access to affordable energy for all Mexicans, maintaining subsidies for vulnerable households and implementing projects to bring electricity to underserved areas.
- Reliable Electrical System: The CFE will be bolstered to ensure reliability in electricity supply, addressing issues stemming from the fragmentation caused by the 2013 reform.
- Private Investment: The strategy allows for limited private investment while ensuring that the CFE remains the dominant player in electricity generation, with a goal of achieving 54% of generation by the state-owned entity.
Sheinbaum highlighted the historical investment of nearly $20 billion to modernize and expand the CFE's capabilities, including acquiring private plants to enhance generation capacity. The government plans to implement programs for photovoltaic panels and clean energy projects, particularly in regions with high energy demands.
The conference also addressed the ongoing electoral situation in the U.S., with Sheinbaum reassuring Mexicans that the country will maintain a good relationship with its northern neighbor regardless of the election outcome. She emphasized the importance of economic integration and cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
Finally, Sheinbaum responded to questions regarding mental health initiatives, violence against women, and the importance of leading by example in public service. She affirmed the government's commitment to addressing these social issues and ensuring the well-being of all Mexicans.
Presenters/Contributors:
- President Claudia Sheinbaum
- Dr. José Antonio Rojas (Undersecretary of Electricity)
- Dr. Jorge Isla (Undersecretary of Planning)
- Emilia Callejas (General Director of the Federal Electricity Commission)
Notable Quotes
— 15:24 — « Treating energy as a commodity instead of an essential resource for well-being. »
— 17:20 — « For us, planning is key to promoting inclusive and comprehensive equitable development for all. »
— 20:02 — « We are going to guarantee that we will have certainty that when we turn on a switch, we will have the supply of electrical energy. »
— 22:45 — « If we continue, it would surely lead us to a much more critical scenario. »
— 60:01 — « We do not believe in privileges and we represent a movement of transformation. »
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