Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president-elect, has unveiled her cabinet selections, striking a balance between continuity and innovation in the incoming government. Jesús Ramírez, previously chief communications officer, will now lead Presidential Advisory Coordination, while Paulina Silva Rodríguez takes over government communications. Catalina Monreal, a former mayoral candidate, will now head the National Institute of Social Economy.
Retaining key officials from the outgoing administration, Raquel de la Luz Sosa Elizaga continues to lead the Benito Juárez García Universities for Wellbeing. Other officials like Paco Ignacio Taibo II in the Economic Culture Fund and Jorge Mendoza Sánchez at Banobras will maintain stability in their respective sectors.
New appointments bring fresh perspectives; Enrique Covarrubias López is the new Deputy Secretary of National Defense, enhancing military leadership. César Yáñez Centeno Cabrera assumes the role of Deputy Secretary of the Interior, overseeing domestic affairs.
Sheinbaum Shapes Cabinet: Continuity and Change in Mexico’s New Administration
New leaders in education and social welfare, such as Angélica Noemí Juárez Pérez and María del Rocío García Pérez, showcase Sheinbaum’s commitment to diversity and expertise. The strategic mix of experience and new perspectives aim to tackle Mexico’s evolving challenges effectively.