Balance of Power

Sheinbaum Can’t Escape Mexico’s Security Dilemma

The president has had a run of recent setbacks, with security lapses chief among them.
Claudia Sheinbaum addresses a meeting to promote investment in Mexico City, on Feb. 4.Photographer: Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg

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This past month has been among the worst yet for Claudia Sheinbaum in her time as Mexico’s president.