No personal interest can ever be above the interests of the people: Sheinbaum on the return of Rocha Moya

The Mexican government is preparing its legislative agenda for the upcoming ordinary session of Congress, which will begin on September 1st, according to officials. Secretary of Governance Rosa Icela Rodríguez confirmed during a morning press conference that the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is already working on defining priorities to be presented to the Congress of the Union. Rodríguez stated she would participate in plenary meetings with parliamentary groups from Morena, the Party of the Workers (PT), and the Green Party in both chambers of Congress. These sessions aim to outline the executive branch’s policy goals and address questions from legislators. Rodríguez confirmed her participation in a meeting with the Senate of the Republic on August 30th at 9:00 AM, followed by a session with the Chamber of Deputies at noon. The following day, she will meet with representatives from the Party of the Workers. She emphasized that these gatherings are conducted annually to inform lawmakers about the government's interests and public policies. In addition to these meetings, the federal government plans to appear before Congress as part of the second presidential report from Sheinbaum, aiming to provide accountability to various legislative commissions. The specific initiatives to be promoted during this new period remain under review with President Sheinbaum. Rodríguez noted that the legal advisory office of the presidency, led by Luisa Alcalde, will soon announce the agenda. She mentioned that existing proposals from the executive branch, which have already begun their legislative process, will continue through both chambers. While the exact timing of the official presentation has yet to be determined, Rodríguez indicated it will likely occur within the current month. When asked about the possibility of presenting a preferred initiative, a measure not used since 2018 at the start of an ordinary session, Rodríguez thanked legislators for their willingness to discuss and approve presidential proposals over the past two years of Sheinbaum’s administration. She highlighted the support received from the Congress of the Union in implementing changes to the country’s legal framework. Rodríguez expressed gratitude for the work, dedication, and effort made by legislators in advancing legal reforms. Meanwhile, Morena, the ruling party, urged citizens to stand firm behind President Sheinbaum amid external pressures, particularly from the United States. In a statement, Morena criticized the opposition for demanding investigations into former President Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, suggesting such actions are politically motivated. The party accused the opposition of seeking to regain power through foreign pressure rather than internal political strategies. It argued that the opposition aims to undermine the current administration by leveraging international scrutiny, despite having lost public confidence in elections. Morena reiterated that supporting President Sheinbaum is crucial to preventing defeated interest groups from attempting to return to power using foreign influence. The party claimed that the opposition seeks to restore a regime characterized by corruption, privileges, and business dealings under government protection. It further suggested that the opposition views any external pressure as a defeat for the transformation and a personal victory. The government continues to prepare for the legislative session, emphasizing collaboration with Congress to advance its agenda. As the administration outlines its priorities, the role of political alliances and responses to external pressures will shape the coming months of governance and legislation.