🇲🇽 Claudia Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum Two Years In: Record Investment, Falling Homicides, and the Numbers Her Government Isnt Headlining
What happened
Mexico's intentional homicide rate fell 53% over Sheinbaum's first two years in office, driven by a consistent downward trend, but seven states still account for nearly half of all killings, and extortion has not followed the same trend. Foreign investment hit a record $34.97 billion in the first half of 2026, but net FDI fell 11.7% and new capital investment dropped 13%. A domestic electric vehicle, Olinia Uno, is set for commercial production in 2027, with an initial factory capacity of 20,000
Why it matters
The varying assessments of Sheinbaum's progress reflect the complexities of her presidency, which has achieved significant economic growth and security gains, but also faces challenges in investment and public perception. The outcome of the USMCA review will define the economic relationship with Washington for the next decade. The presidency's performance will determine the legacy of the Fourth Transformation.
Key facts
- Mexico's intentional homicide rate fell 53% over Sheinbaum's first two years in office.
- Foreign investment hit a record $34.97 billion in the first half of 2026.
- The Olinia Uno electric vehicle is set for commercial production in 2027.
- Seven states account for nearly half of all killings in Mexico.
- Net FDI fell 11.7% and new capital investment dropped 13% in the first half of 2026.
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