- These strategic selections seek to build a solid team capable of addressing the various challenges facing Mexico and leading the country towards progress and development.
- Claudia Sheinbaum Appoints Lázaro Cárdenas Batel to the Office of the President
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the virtual President-elect of Mexico, has appointed Lázaro Cárdenas Batel as the Chief of the Office of the Presidency.
This significant announcement was made on Thursday, highlighting the unique role Cárdenas Batel will play in the upcoming administration.
Lázaro Cárdenas Batel, son of three-time presidential candidate Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano and grandson of General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, brings a wealth of political experience to this position.
He served as Governor of Michoacán from 2002 to 2008 and most recently held the position of Special Advisor to the Presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) from 2023 to 2024.
Prior to that, he was the Chief Advisor to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador until March 2023.
Claudia Sheinbaum Appoints Lázaro Cárdenas Batel to the Office of the President
Reviving a Key Position
Sheinbaum had previously indicated her intention to reactivate this role within her administration, a position that was eliminated by President López Obrador in December 2020.
The last person to hold the Chief of the Office of the Presidency was businessman Alfonso Romo. With this appointment, Sheinbaum aims to restore a crucial function in her government, emphasizing the strategic importance of the position.
Cárdenas Batel has expressed his willingness to engage with various groups, including opposition politicians, if requested by the President-elect.
Sheinbaum described him as a trusted confidant capable of acting as a liaison with opposition parties, business leaders, organizations, and other societal groups.
This highlights his potential to foster dialogue and cooperation across different sectors.
Claudia Sheinbaum Appoints Lázaro Cárdenas Batel to the Office of the President
A Trusted Relationship
Claudia Sheinbaum has a strong rapport with Lázaro Cárdenas Batel, stemming from her support of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas’ presidential campaign in 1988.
Despite acknowledging that the elder Cárdenas has been critical of some decisions made by Morena, Sheinbaum affirmed, “everyone has the right to dissent.”
This statement underscores her commitment to inclusive governance and the value of diverse perspectives within her administration.
Claudia Sheinbaum Appoints Lázaro Cárdenas Batel to the Office of the President
Jueves de Gabinete. Hoy presentaremos al próximo jefe de oficina de Presidencia. https://t.co/2FJBaXLiOp
— Dra. Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) July 11, 2024
Upcoming Cabinet Announcements
In addition to this key appointment, other members of Sheinbaum’s cabinet have been announced in recent weeks, with three more appointments expected next Thursday.
These strategic selections aim to build a robust team capable of addressing the various challenges facing Mexico and driving the country towards progress and development.
The appointment of Lázaro Cárdenas Batel as Chief of the Office of the Presidency signifies a critical step in forming a competent and collaborative administration.
With his extensive experience and established relationships, Cárdenas Batel is poised to play a pivotal role in Sheinbaum’s government, ensuring effective coordination and engagement with all sectors of society.
R. Claudia Sheinbaum Appoints Lázaro Cárdenas Batel to the Office of the President