Event

How can Sheinbaum’s Mexico coexist peacefully with Trump’s America?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House asks how Sheinbaum’s reforms are affecting Mexican democracy and foreign policy.

Mexico stands at a pivotal juncture under President Claudia Sheinbaum, as her administration seeks to consolidate a new phase of political, economic, and social reform. Inheriting both the legacy and the constraints of the López Obrador era, Sheinbaum faces heightened expectations at home and close scrutiny abroad. This session will examine how her reform agenda is reshaping Mexican democratic institutions, from governance and the rule of law to state capacity and political pluralism, and assess whether continuity or change is likely to define her presidency.

At the same time, Mexico’s external environment is becoming more complex, with its relationship with Washington emerging as a central strategic concern. As economic integration deepens and cooperation on trade, migration, security, and climate intensifies, tensions over sovereignty, democracy, and regional leadership are also becoming more pronounced. The discussion will explore how Sheinbaum is navigating these pressures, what her foreign policy signals mean for Mexico–US relations, and how Mexico’s trajectory may influence broader regional stability in the years ahead.

Speakers

Event chaired by Dr Christopher Sabatini.

Dr Christopher Sabatini – Director, Latin America Programme

Vanessa Rubio-Marquez – Associate Fellow, Latin America Programme

Dr Pamela Starr – Professor of the Practice of Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife