Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo became the first president of Mexico, her inauguration was on October 1, 2024 and here we analyze what her relationship is with the LGBT+ population and what proposals she has regarding sexual diversity in her plan of Government.
The representative of Brunette, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, is officially the first president of the United Mexican Statesbelow we recount the relationship that this has political figure with the LGBT+ population and what are their proposals that are contemplated in your work plan.
Sheinbaum is the successor of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. On October 1, 2024, The former head of Government of CDMX attended the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro to give your maiden speech as president. LOOK AT THE LGBT+ ANALYSIS WE DID ON THE MEXICO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN 2024.
In it, he made a brief—but important— mention of sexual diversity. The verbatim quote was:
“We will respect and guarantee the religious, political, social, cultural and sexual diversity of our society.”
This was celebrated by many people on social networks. But beyond that, it is important to remember What is the history, relationship and proposals that Sheinbaum has with the LGBT+ population for his six-year term of Government.
What are the proposals that Claudia Sheinbaum has in relation to the LGBT+ population?
We will start with some LGBT+ proposals and government actions that come in the work plan that Claudia Sheinbaum shared on her official site. The document is called 100 steps to transformation and has a special chapter for sexual and gender diversity. KNOW THE SITUATION OF LGBT+ RIGHTS IN THE 4T.
In it he speaks openly about the LGBT+ population. Addresses the discrimination in workplaces, unemployment rates and even disparities in access to health.
Specifically, the document addresses a proposal in relation to labor matterswhich says:
“Develop mechanisms that generate access to work, support for cooperatives, small and medium-sized businesses.”
On the other hand, there is a fragment that suggests including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in the national census. With this, the number of LGBT+ people who live in Mexico could be known in greater depth.
The health area has a great role in the work plan
In addition, The health issue of the LGBT+ community is the one that has the greatest presence in the document by Claudia Sheinbaum. There the creation of three social programs.
The first one is called National Health Program for Sexually Diverse Populations. This consists of the creation of a national network of health services under the principle of universality.
The second program is related to differentiated health care for vulnerable populations. Lastly, there is a program focused on the diagnosis and prevention of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. THESE ARE THE WAYS IN WHICH HIV IS NOT TRANSMITTED.
Likewise, it is mentioned strengthening and development of safe spaces for the LGBT+ population as shelters, hostels, community centers and soup kitchens. THESE ARE ALL THE LGBT+ SHELTERS YOU CAN GO TO IN MEXICO.
What is Claudia Sheinbaum’s relationship with the LGBT+ population?
Claudia Sheinbaum has declared herself in favor of sexual diversity and the LGBT+ population. However, there are some chiaroscuros that it is also prudent to mention. Within the framework of International Day against LGBTphobia from 2024, Sheinbaum recorded a video with some Morena supporters and political figures.
In the video commented:
«Today I want to reaffirm my commitment to all people of diversity and their families. For the freedom to be and for the freedom to love.
Openly, Claudia Sheinbaum has declared herself in favor of being a transinclusive woman. This position was given in an interview with Genaro Lozano on March 29, 2022. THIS WAS WHAT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM EXPRESSED ABOUT TRANSEXCLUSIVE FEMINISM.
In it he commented:
«Defending a cause and being against other causes, particularly when talking about discrimination and rights, seems totally exclusive to me. So it is a call to recognize trans people. We did a trans clinic in Mexico City. “They have to be recognized.”
On the other hand, The Sheinbaum Government in CDMX had some episodes of confrontation with some LGBT+ people. For example, we remember when security elements They captured protesters from La Tianguis Dissident in 2021 in a protest they carried out due to attacks to which they were subjected.
The same way, The former head of Government of CDMX was criticized for the judicial persecution of LGBT+ activistsespecially feminist activists who participated in the 2019 mobilizations against femicides. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REPRESSION OF LGBT+ ACTIVISTS IN THE GOVERNMENT OF CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM IN CDXM.
Finally, it is of great importance to mention that it is very positive that LGBT+ people are included in Claudia Sheinbaum’s work plans in her role as president.
Nevertheless, It will be relevant to follow up on how the objectives regarding the LGBT+ community are achieved, since equal rights must be achieved for all..
What did you think of the mention that the Morenista made about sexual diversity in her first speech as president of Mexico?
With information from Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (website), Twitter (X) and The broken chair