IBOV 186,717.25 ▲ 0.80% IPSA 11,371.77 ▼ 0.08% IPC MEX 63,375.93 ▼ 0.78% MERVAL 3,003,906 ▼ 0.60% COLCAP 2,566.31 ▲ 0.71% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.39% USD/BRL5.11▼ 0.67% USD/MXN17.23▼ 0.01% USD/CLP947.65▼ 1.23% USD/COP3,197▲ 0.69% USD/PEN3.35▼ 0.69% USD/ARS1,514▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.14▼ 0.05% USD/PYG5,926▲ 0.34% USD/BOB10.95▲ 10.05% USD/DOP59.25▲ 0.85% USD/CRC443.27▼ 0.27% USD/GTQ7.63▼ 0.05% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.03% USD/NIO36.62— 0.00% USD/VES847.44▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.76▲ 0.17% EUR/BRL5.85▼ 0.96% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 186,717.25 ▲ 0.80% IPSA 11,371.77 ▼ 0.08% IPC MEX 63,375.93 ▼ 0.78% MERVAL 3,003,906 ▼ 0.60% COLCAP 2,566.31 ▲ 0.71% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.39% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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New Era in Mexican Politics: Sheinbaum’s Strategic Cabinet Picks

By · June 20, 2024 · 2 min read

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In a strategic move on June 20th, Claudia Sheinbaum, soon to be Mexico’s first female president, announced her initial cabinet selections in Mexico City.

She introduced a team that includes seasoned political figures and new academic contributors, indicating a comprehensive approach to governance.

Among these appointments, Juan Ramón de la Fuente has been appointed as Foreign Minister.

Marcelo Ebrard will head the economy, and Ernestina Godoy will take on the role of Legal Advisor.

Further enhancing her team, Sheinbaum introduced a new super ministry of science and technology, headed by Rosaura Ruiz.

Additionally, Alicia Bárcena steps in as Secretary of Environment, with Julio Berdegué overseeing agriculture.

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This lineup offers diverse expertise and continuity, with Rogelio Ramírez de la O retaining his position as Secretary of Finance amid recent economic challenges.

These appointments bring together experience and new perspectives, aiming to sustain and expand upon the initiatives of the previous administration.

This strategic formation is important for managing the complexities of Mexico’s current economic landscape and addressing environmental concerns through informed, science-based policies.

Parallel to cabinet announcements, political dialogues persist, as exemplified by Xóchitl Gálvez’s discussions with PAN leaders.

These talks emphasize the necessity of strong opposition to enriching democratic processes and ensuring that government actions benefit all Mexicans.

As Sheinbaum’s cabinet forms, it combines experience with new perspectives. This lays the groundwork for a governance style that may appeal to a wide range of Mexico’s populace.

This approach extends beyond mere administration, suggesting a narrative of change as the country prepares for new leadership starting October 1st.

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