### Church Calls for Dialogue with Sheinbaum; “Pink Wave” Demands Inclusive Governance
On October 1, 2024, the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM) made an appeal to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for open dialogue with various social actors regarding the nation’s critical issues such as chronic violence, insecurity, forced displacement, natural disasters, and disappearances. This request came shortly after Sheinbaum Pardo’s inauguration ceremony at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro. CEM, a body consisting of Mexican bishops, highlighted significant challenges facing the new administration and emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in addressing these problems.
“This is a historic day: for the first time, a woman assumes the Presidency of the Republic. We wish to express our willingness to continue dialogues to build the peace that Mexico needs. The immense challenges in our territory urge us to prioritize unity in reconstructing social fabric, security, and justice,” the bishops stated.
They went on to stress that only with the participation of various social sectors can the humanitarian emergencies in many municipalities be resolved. Rogelio Cabrera López, Archbishop of Monterrey and CEM President, underscored the importance of collaboration with the new government.
“There will undoubtedly be the gaze of hundreds of thousands of girls and women who look up to you, expecting representation from a standpoint of gender equity. Victims across the country demand truth and justice, while migrants and displaced communities struggle for peace in their territories. The youth seek a hopeful future, and minorities yearn to be valid interlocutors. The voices of journalists, human rights defenders, civil society, businesses, and universities count on your cooperation for a safer and more just Mexico,” the bishops conveyed.
Quoting Pope Francis, the CEM called for political charity expressed through openness to all, advocating for renunciations that facilitate encounters and accommodate all viewpoints. They expressed hope for a future marked by collective efforts, achievements, truth, and transparency.
On the same day, over 200 non-governmental organizations, known collectively as the “Pink Wave,” published a statement urging Sheinbaum Pardo to govern inclusively. These organizations celebrated the hope awakened by a woman’s ascent to the presidency and emphasized the president’s responsibility to govern inclusively for all Mexicans wishing to live without fear and with opportunities for family improvement.
“Mexico is not of one color or voice,” the NGOs proclaimed. The collective emphasized the diversity and freedoms that strengthen true democracy and warned against authoritarian tendencies. They committed to continued advocacy for democracy, justice, prosperity, and freedom, while remaining vigilant of any actions threatening the common good.
The message concluded with well-wishes for Sheinbaum Pardo’s administration, urging a governance that prioritizes those in greatest need and promotes equality.
Businessman Claudio Xavier González Guajardo, a supporter of the message, shared on social media: “A new and hopefully better stage for Mexico begins today. Here is the message from Unid@s/PinkWave to the incoming president: ‘Govern for all.'”
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