Sheinbaum disqualifies Zedillo after criticizing Mexican democracy

Chief Executive Claudia Sheinbaum publicly disqualified former President Ernesto Zedillo following his recent statements questioning the country's situation.

At a press conference, Sheinbaum questioned Zedillo's moral authority:

"How can you talk about democracy when you made a pact with the United States to bring the PAN to power in 2000?" he said.

The president recalled controversial decisions during Zedillo's presidency, including the opaque bank bailout , and the impact these actions had on debtors.

Sheinbaum emphasized that, under Zedillo's administration, banks and businesses were bailed out without transparency , while debtors were left suffering. This situation, according to the president, undermines the legitimacy of her criticisms of democracy in Mexico.

He also pointed out that the former president had direct influence in the Court , deciding the shortlists for ministers, thus questioning its impartiality and consistency on the issue of democracy.

Ernesto Zedillo governed Mexico from 1994 to 2000, a period marked by the political transition toward a more pluralistic system with the rise of the PAN (National Action Party) to power . His administration was under scrutiny for its handling of the economic crisis and key decisions regarding financial and judicial policy.

Now, with the former president's reappearance to comment on the country's situation, Sheinbaum maintains that his comments lack legitimacy due to these historic actions.

During the conference, Sheinbaum did not wait for questions to address the topic, showing a direct and firm approach to contemporary political criticism .

At the National Palace, the president emphasized that current Mexican democracy is built on new foundations and cannot be judged solely by the perspectives of former leaders who participated in controversial political pacts.

His speech sought to reinforce confidence in the current democratic system and its government, while making it clear that external criticism must be analyzed in the historical context of each administration.

The statements spark debate on social media and in the media, where the role of former presidents in the analysis of current Mexican politics is discussed.

While some defend Zedillo's experience, others support Sheinbaum and value her critical stance on what she considers past decisions to have negatively impacted democracy .