BTN News: Gonzalo López Beltrán, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s son, met with Claudia Sheinbaum, the incoming president-elect, on Thursday. Sheinbaum denied rumors that Gonzalo, known as “Bobby,” would join her team after their two-hour meeting.
Gonzalo López Beltrán Keeps Quiet About His Visit to Sheinbaum’s Transition House
Gonzalo López Beltrán, the president’s third son with Rocío Beltrán, did not speak about his visit to Sheinbaum’s transition house. Although he stopped his car briefly, he did not roll down his windows to talk to the media.
Claudia Sheinbaum Explains the Meeting with Gonzalo López Beltrán After His Departure
After Gonzalo left, Claudia Sheinbaum explained why he visited. She clearly said Gonzalo would not be part of her team. She said he visited only to congratulate her on winning the election.
Earlier This Week, There Were Questions About President’s Family Joining Politics
Earlier in the week, Claudia Sheinbaum was asked if President López Obrador’s family members would join her team. This happened a day after Javier May Rodríguez, the governor-elect of Tabasco, chose the president’s brother as his Secretary of Government.
Claudia Sheinbaum Does Not Rule Out President’s Children Joining Her Cabinet Completely
In a previous question and answer session, Sheinbaum did not fully close the door on the president’s children joining her cabinet. She said she was currently focusing on choosing State Secretaries. She also said the governor-elect of Tabasco had the right to choose his own team.
Claudia Sheinbaum Announces Four New Cabinet Members on the Morning of Gonzalo’s Visit
On the morning of Gonzalo’s visit, Claudia Sheinbaum announced four new people for her cabinet. Rosa Icela will be the Secretary of the Interior, Omar García Harfuch will be the Secretary of Security, Mario Delgado will be the Secretary of Education, and Ariadna Montiel will continue as the Secretary of Welfare. These four join the 12 others introduced over the last two Thursdays.
New Cabinet Members Are Honest and Professional and Will Support the Fourth Transformation
Sheinbaum said her new cabinet members are honest and professional. She said they are committed to the Fourth Transformation. She stressed the need for a trustworthy and capable team to support her government’s goals.
Gonzalo López Beltrán Will Not Join Sheinbaum’s Team But Congratulated Her on Her Victory
Claudia Sheinbaum made it clear that Gonzalo López Beltrán will not join her team. She is focusing on building a strong and trustworthy team to lead the country. The appointment of key cabinet members is a big step towards her vision for Mexico’s future.
