Mexico’s Incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum Could Spell Trouble for US Border Security, Expert Warns
As Mexico’s presidential election results project Claudia Sheinbaum as the country’s next leader, one top expert on Latin America is warning that her presidency could mean “bad news” for the United States, particularly in terms of cooperation on border security issues.
Sheinbaum, a member of the Morena Party, is set to succeed outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, with her party also projected to hold majorities in both chambers of Congress. President Biden congratulated Sheinbaum on her historic election as Mexico’s first female president and expressed his desire to work closely with her.
However, Andres Martinez-Fernandez, a senior policy analyst for Latin America at The Heritage Foundation, cautioned that Sheinbaum is a left-wing activist who is unlikely to deviate from AMLO’s tough stance towards the U.S.
Martinez-Fernandez highlighted the differences between Mexico and the U.S. on issues like illegal immigration, with AMLO previously attacking Republican politicians and falsely claiming that fentanyl is not produced in Mexico. He warned that Sheinbaum is likely to continue AMLO’s policies, which have strained cooperation between the two countries.
Despite hopes for change, Martinez-Fernandez believes that Sheinbaum will maintain continuity from the Lopez Obrador administration, as AMLO’s influence will still be significant. He also noted that she is likely to be more responsive to the left-wing in Mexico, which may impact her approach to issues like migration.
President Biden is expected to unveil executive actions to address illegal immigration at the border, but the success of these actions may depend on Mexico’s cooperation. With Sheinbaum set to take office, the future of U.S.-Mexico relations remains uncertain.
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