President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Mexican Supreme Court's ruling in favor of FEMSA was a just and lawful act of justice [1].

The statement aims to stabilize relations between the Mexican government and the private sector by demonstrating that the judiciary remains impartial. By endorsing the decision, the president signals a commitment to the rule of law regarding corporate disputes.

Speaking in Mexico City, Sheinbaum addressed the ruling from the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) [2]. She said the resolution was "justa y apegada a derecho," or just and aligned with the law [1].

Sheinbaum emphasized that the ruling serves as a signal to the broader economic community. She said the message provides tranquility to the business sector and demonstrates that the newly integrated Court acts with impartiality [2].

The ruling follows a legal challenge involving FEMSA, one of Mexico's largest conglomerates. The president's support for the court's decision highlights a desire to maintain a predictable legal environment for domestic and international investors, a key priority for the administration's economic strategy.

The president's comments were made on Nov. 5, 2023 [2]. This public endorsement of a court victory for a major corporation suggests a strategic effort to decouple political tension from judicial processes involving the business elite [1].

“"La resolución es justa y apegada a derecho."”

This move by President Sheinbaum is a strategic attempt to reassure investors that the Mexican judiciary can operate independently of the executive branch. By publicly praising a ruling that favored a major corporate entity like FEMSA, the administration seeks to mitigate fears of political interference in the courts, which is essential for maintaining foreign direct investment and economic stability.