In a recent morning conference held in early February, Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of the Executive branch in Mexico, remarked on former President Felipe Calderón, a topic she has often revisited. During her discussion, she highlighted her visit to a secondary school where many students had been born after Calderón’s administration ended, which led her to contextualize his tenure for them. She framed his presidency as marked by an 'irresponsible' declaration of war against drug trafficking, which resulted in numerous casualties, suggesting the students were unaware of his presidency and the associated impacts of his policies.

Sheinbaum's comments indicate an ongoing narrative in her leadership that appears to critique Calderón's actions while emphasizing the lasting effects they had on Mexico's security situation. The students’ reactions, as reported by Sheinbaum, pointing to Calderón's presidency being marred by electoral fraud rather than the consequences of the drug war, reflects a certain generational disconnect regarding political history and accountability. This narrative seems to serve her broader political agenda by framing both her administration and Calderón's legacy within a context of social awareness among the youth.

The increasing focus on Calderón in Sheinbaum's speeches suggests that he remains a focal point in contemporary Mexican politics, particularly as political leaders often leverage historical figures to define their narrative. This critique also highlights Sheinbaum's position in the ongoing political discourse in Mexico, which continues to grapple with issues of governance, effectiveness, and the past leadership's legacy while trying to engage younger generations in its political dialogues.