Political Fronts/ February 26, 2025

1. Key negotiation . Marcelo Ebrard , Secretary of Economy, and Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez , Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, are leading the effort to avoid the imposition of tariffs by Donald Trump , President of the United States. Aware of the importance of bilateral trade, Ebrard has maintained a constant dialogue with his American counterpart, Howard Lutnick , while Gutiérrez and his team work in Washington exchanging key data to understand the exact position of both economies. Ebrard , experienced, is betting on an agreement that protects workers and companies on both sides of the border.

2. Absurd limit . This Thursday, the INE Oversight Commission, chaired by Carla Humphrey , will approve a campaign spending limit of 220,326.20 pesos for all candidates for the Judiciary. Yes, the same limit for a candidate for District Judge and for a future minister. As if a presidential campaign and a local deputyship cost the same. Coincidence or strategy? With a limit like that, exceeding it will be almost inevitable, leaving the annulment of the election in the cards. And don't even regret it, since the majority of the General Council, seven members, has already given the go-ahead. It's cooked. And there's nowhere to turn.

3. Merit . In the Chamber of Deputies, Minister Loretta Ortiz was widely recognized for her career and knowledge in judicial matters. Accompanied by Yasmín Esquivel and Lenia Batres , she participated in a meeting with the Parliamentary Group of Morena, where she presented her vision on judicial reform and the benefits for citizens, the central axis of the proposal. Her clarity and experience generated consensus, consolidating her image as a jurist with vision and commitment. At a key moment for the transformation of the Judiciary, her leadership is a solid bet to strengthen the Supreme Court. Hence the praise.

4. Dot the i's . Attorney General Alejandro Gertz confirmed that Mexico has fulfilled its part, four extradition requests for Ismael El Mayo Zambada with no response from the United States. The case exposes a contradiction in bilateral cooperation, where Mexico extradites criminals expeditiously and expects reciprocity. Attorney Gertz emphasizes that collaboration must be effective. "Instead of disqualifying each other, we should be helping each other to be able to resolve a problem that affects both parties," said the official. Justice must operate in both directions. Here, Gertz does it to the letter.

5. “Controlled” migration . Américo Villarreal claims that the increase in repatriations in Tamaulipas is under control, because going from 110 to 130 a day is nothing, right? In total, 20 more people per day are barely noticeable at the border. Of course, his strategy is impeccable: relying on the support of the federal government… with the installation of tents used by a few. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to threaten with an even more aggressive policy, but here everything is “coordinated.” Conclusion: if chaos is manageable, then it is not chaos. What a relief!