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news El Financiero 2026-04-16

Claudia Sheinbaum's trip to Barcelona, a turning point for democracy

Claudia Sheinbaum's attendance at a democracy forum in Barcelona marks a shift away from domestic political withdrawal, placing her in a global context against rising ultraright movements. The article notes the diplomatic efforts are aimed at strengthening democracy among allied states despite internal Mexican political criticisms.


El viaje de Claudia Sheinbaum a Barcelona marca una ruptura con el repliegue diplomático del obradorismo y la coloca en un foro global frente al avance de la ultraderecha. <p>Que la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum no acudiera a foros internacionales de la talla de Davos o la COP 30, pero, en cambio, sí se haya animado a asistir a la IV Reunión en Defensa de la Democracia, en Barcelona, es contradictorio. Pero la decisión de asistir a Cataluña es la correcta.</p><p>En el comunicado oficial enviado p...

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