Sheinbaum’s Press Briefing Highlights Peaceful Mother’s Day and New Initiatives

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Monday press conference highlighted a peaceful Mother’s Day marked by the lowest homicide rates since her taking office, the launch of a new trolleybus line in Mexico City, and an invitation extended to new Pope Leo XIV.

On Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum held her morning press conference, where she discussed several pivotal topics including the recent homicide data, the launch of a new public transportation project, and an upcoming invitation to the new pope. Notably, the day also marked a peaceful Mother’s Day in Mexico.

In a significant highlight, a reporter informed that Saturday, May 10, which is Mother’s Day, recorded the lowest number of homicides since Sheinbaum assumed office on October 1. Preliminary figures suggested there were 46 murders that day. The president emphasized that it was the least violent weekend in several years, as the total count for the weekend reached 106. This figure was a stark decrease from the average of 53 homicides per day over the first four months of the year, landing 27.5% lower than that number.

Sheinbaum further remarked on the reduction in homicides, claiming an almost 25% drop in April compared to the last month of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s term. “This is the work of the security cabinet with the four [security strategy] pillars we’ve set out,” she noted, detailing approaches like addressing crime’s root causes and strengthening both the National Guard and coordination among different government levels.

During the press conference, Sheinbaum also showcased a “historic” moment—a group of three influential women, including Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada and Mexico state Governor Delfina Gómez, launched a new elevated trolleybus line. The trolleybus will connect Chalco, in Mexico state, to Santa Martha Acatitla in Mexico City. All three leaders took to social media sharing their experience on the inaugural ride.

In her remarks about the trolleybus, the president stated, “It’s a very important project, a metropolitan public transport project for the east of the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico.” She confirmed that the Chalco to Santa Marta Acatitla line will start operations on May 18, allowing limited passenger boarding at nine of its fifteen stations.

Highlighting the innovative aspects of the trolleybus line, Sheinbaum stated, “This form of transport is an innovation.” She pointed out that the unique design allows for a dedicated route without traffic lights, which significantly lowers travel time. The journey that used to take an hour and a half would now take just 40 minutes.

Lastly, President Sheinbaum commented on the upcoming papal visit. She announced that Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez plans to extend an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit Mexico, formally delivering a letter during the pontiff’s inauguration Mass in Vatican City this Sunday. The President expressed hope that Rodríguez will meet the new pope in person, adding, “If she can’t, she’ll deliver a letter to invite him to come to Mexico.”

Pope Francis, who passed away last month after 12 years in office, had previously visited Mexico in February 2016, during a tour that included Mexico City, México state, Chiapas, Michoacán, and Chihuahua.

In summary, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Monday mañanera underscored a notably peaceful Mother’s Day in Mexico, with homicides at a historical low. The launch of an innovative trolleybus connecting key areas aims to improve public transportation. Furthermore, Sheinbaum’s invitation to the new pope signifies diplomatic efforts as Mexico welcomes a new religious leader following the recent loss of Pope Francis.

Original Source: mexiconewsdaily.com