On Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her government’s request for prioritizing the workers of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA), one of the country's leading steel manufacturers, amid the company's ongoing judicial challenges. During an event in Monclova, Coahuila, where the steel plant is located, Sheinbaum stated unequivocally that the rights of AHMSA's workers should come before those of creditors in any liquidation process. Her commitment underscores a protective stance towards labor rights in the context of significant industrial challenges.