Sheinbaum raises tone with the US over the "Chapitos" case and defends the reformed Telecom Law after a political storm and the elimination of an article.

President Claudia Sheinbaum held an intense "Mañanera" press conference this Wednesday, May 14, raising her voice against the United States by demanding explanations for alleged agreements with relatives of "Los Chapitos" and defending the controversial Telecommunications Law, which recently saw the elimination of a controversial article to calm criticism.

President Sheinbaum's political agenda was marked by two critical fronts: bilateral relations with the United States on security matters and the management of a domestic legislative reform that generated widespread debate.

Sheinbaum was emphatic in stating that the United States government "must provide information" about the reasons for receiving relatives of Ovidio Guzmán, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, and whether or not agreements exist with them. "They have said they do not negotiate with terrorists," the president recalled, clearly criticizing the US position. This demand for transparency seeks to reaffirm Mexican sovereignty in the fight against organized crime and question the consistency of the neighboring country's policies.

Additionally, the president described a potential tax on remittances from the United States as a "discriminatory injustice," a sensitive issue for millions of Mexican families who depend on these remittances.

On the domestic front, a significant portion of the morning press conference was devoted to the Telecommunications Law. The "Lie Detector" segment was used to refute alleged attempts at censorship or the elimination of powers with the judicial reform and the new law.

This communication effort comes after the controversial Article 109 of the Telecom Law was eliminated, which had been pointed out by opposition senators and experts as a gateway to censorship. The Presidency argued that no more licenses for new casinos have been granted and that the law does not seek censorship, but rather establishes audience rights, codes of ethics, and measures to prevent the loss of orbital resources.

"The elimination of Article 109 was a necessary step to address legitimate concerns about freedom of expression. Now, the government must ensure that the rest of the law is applied with full transparency and respect for rights," one political analyst might opine.

Sheinbaum's firm stance toward the United States on security and economic issues, combined with efforts to control the narrative and adjust legislation in response to domestic pressure, outline a governing style that seeks to balance the assertion of national sovereignty with the need to manage complex political and social dynamics.

The development of these issues will be crucial for the future of the Mexico-U.S. relationship and for the landscape of freedom of expression and the telecommunications sector in the country.

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