The Mexican President Who's Facing Off with Trump
Briefly

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female President, is navigating the complexities of political communication through the mañanera, a daily press conference launched by her predecessor, AMLO. While AMLO’s sessions were characterized by confrontation and lengthy monologues, Sheinbaum takes a more measured approach, often focusing on key issues such as health. As she faces challenges from both external pressures, namely from the U.S., and internal expectations regarding democracy, her leadership style may significantly influence Mexico's political landscape in this new era.
López Obrador's mañaneras became a stage from which he could lambaste his enemies, advance initiatives, and curate his public image, showcasing his confrontational relationship with the press.
Sheinbaum, as Mexico's first female President, offers a different approach with her mañanera, focusing on precise communication while still addressing key issues affecting the country.
Read at The New Yorker
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