López Obrador celebrates key achievements in final Presidential report

In his final report, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador addressed the crowd in Mexico City's Zócalo, reflecting on his administration's accomplishments and declaring that Mexico is now enjoying a genuine democracy.

López Obrador expressed satisfaction with his presidency, citing support for millions of Mexicans, reductions in poverty and inequality, and an average economic growth of 1% despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The President also highlighted the introduction of 20 constitutional reforms aimed at restoring the original spirit of the Constitution, countering the changes made during the "neoliberal period." Among these reforms, he specifically defended the judicial reform and conducted a show of hands among over 25,000 attendees, who supported electing judges by popular vote.

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He emphasized the fight against corruption and impunity while respecting the autonomy of government branches. During the consultation, he asked the crowd, "Do you prefer that ministers be appointed by the president and senators or elected by the people?" The unanimous response was "the people," with hands raised in agreement.

López Obrador noted that this exercise "helps to understand the sentiment of the people and also for our friends and neighbors in the United States to internalize it." On health, he claimed that the system is "now the most effective in the world. I said it would be the best, like Denmark. No, it’s not like Denmark. It’s better than Denmark." He also praised Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, for her efforts to combat corruption in ISSSTE.

Addressing security, the President pointed out that, according to INEGI, the current perception is the least negative recorded in the past decade. He rejected claims of a narco-state and argued that insecurity cannot be resolved simply by arresting drug lords.

Additionally, López Obrador highlighted that his administration has saved 2 trillion pesos through anti-corruption measures and reported a significant reduction in corruption within the Executive Branch. He also noted that poverty has decreased during his term and that all senior citizens receive a pension.

He celebrated Sheinbaum's victory, with Sheinbaum, seated among the special guests, smiling and expressing gratitude. López Obrador assured that Sheinbaum would continue ongoing projects and address any remaining issues from his administration.

Other Achievements:

1. 27 million Mexicans benefit from various programs.

2. "The minimum wage has increased by over 100% in real terms," he noted.

3. All senior citizens receive a bimonthly pension of six thousand pesos.

4. According to AMLO, Mexico will achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel by the end of this year.

5. IMSS Bienestar now operates 11,935 medical units or health centers.

6. There are 669 hospitals and 42,322 general practitioners.

Achievements in the Northern Border:

1. VAT and income tax have been halved since the start of the term.

2. On average, Gasoline and diesel prices are four pesos per liter lower than in the rest of the country.

3. The minimum wage has tripled in real terms.