Sheinbaum Celebrates High Voter Turnout in Mexico City Elections

Mexico City's President Sheinbaum Celebrates High Turnout in Judicial Elections and AMLO's Reappearance Mexico City, June 2, 2025 – President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her satisfaction with the results of Sunday's judicial elections in Mexico City. Despite predictions of low voter turnout, official figures show a participation of 13 million citizens. She described the election as "maravillosa" (wonderful) and "democrática" (democratic). Sheinbaum's comments were made during a press conference where she also addressed the recent reappearance of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). She stated, "La gente se alegró de verlo" (People were happy to see him), emphasizing the positive public reaction to AMLO's return to the public sphere. The high voter turnout, exceeding expectations, and the positive response to AMLO's reappearance signal a significant moment in Mexico City's political landscape. This event underscores the ongoing engagement of citizens in the democratic process and the continued influence of former President López Obrador.