The head of the Executive, the first woman to hold the post in the country, implemented administrative austerity measures, as her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (2018–2024) did, and committed to boosting efficient tax collection as she has described it.

Federal government revenue reached a historic high of 6.046 trillion pesos (334.162 billion dollars) last year, and figures recorded through August 2026 showed an increase of 149 billion pesos (8 billion dollars) compared to the same period in 2025.

The administration transforms those funds into social programs (to reach 42,860,296 people by the end of this year), educational and health facilities, housing, water infrastructure, roads, trains, and security measures.

Amid an international landscape shaped by US tariff policies and rising oil prices, the economic model the government implemented shows positive results.

In the face of Washington’s threats over these and other areas since President Donald Trump took office, Sheinbaum has acknowledged collaboration but made it clear that this country’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation; the two nations cooperate, but without subordination.

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