Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, visited Ciudad Juárez Saturday as part of her national tour marking her second year in office.

Sheinbaum spoke to residents at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad, where she highlighted infrastructure projects in Chihuahua, including roads, schools and housing projects.

She also highlighted Mexico’s social programs, saying the programs currently benefit more than 42 million people across the country. Mexico’s federal government says the programs are expected to reach about 42.8 million people by the end of 2026.

During her remarks in the border city, Sheinbaum also emphasized Mexico’s relationship with the United States.

She said Mexico wants cooperation, dialogue and understanding with the U.S., while maintaining the country’s independence and sovereignty. That message is consistent with remarks she made during her formal Second Government Report on Sept. 1.

Sheinbaum’s visit to Ciudad Juárez was part of her tour taking her government’s second-year report to different states. The event was held at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad, near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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