The virtual president of Mexico reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining a relationship. Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory.
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, the virtual president-elect of Mexico, for her resounding victory in the June 2 elections.
The recognition came a day after the National Electoral Institute (INE) published the quick count, which showed a landslide victory for Sheinbaum with a margin of 2 to 1 over second place.
Reactions from the United States
Biden, 81, took advantage of June 3 to celebrate the birthday of his wife, Jill Biden, dedicating several messages to her on his social networks before addressing Sheinbaum.
Finally, the US president expressed his willingness to collaborate with the next Mexican administration for the well-being of both countries and congratulated Mexico on the electoral process.
For his part, Antony Blinken, US diplomatic chief, stressed the importance of working in key areas such as security and migration in America, fundamental aspects of the bilateral relationship.
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Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory
Results and Reactions
Sheinbaum, the candidate of the Let’s Keep Making History coalition, made up of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM), obtained between 58.3% and 60.7% of the votes. votes, according to the INE quick count.
Her main contenders, Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez, reached between 26.6% and 28.6% and between 9.9% and 10.8% of the votes, respectively.
Biden’s message added to the numerous congratulations Sheinbaum has received following her victory, consolidating her position as the next president of Mexico, a position she will assume on October 1.
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Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory
Continuity in Bilateral Relations
Sheinbaum was the favorite from the beginning of the campaign, and her victory ensures continuity in the “Fourth Transformation” policies initiated by the current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
The relationship between Mexico and the United States, characterized by collaboration in economic and security areas, seems destined to remain solid under her mandate.
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Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory
However, the US presidential elections, scheduled for November, could introduce significant changes.
Biden is seeking re-election, but faces stiff competition from former President Donald Trump.
If Trump returns to power, he is likely to revive controversial policies such as building a border wall and deporting undocumented immigrants, which could strain bilateral relations.
Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory
Thanks from Sheinbaum
In response to the congratulations, Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her gratitude to Joe Biden through her social networks, highlighting the recognition of the American president as an important step in the future collaboration between both countries.
The virtual president-elect of Mexico reaffirmed her commitment to working for the well-being of her nation and maintaining a constructive relationship with the United States.
R. Joe Biden Congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum for Electoral Victory