Mexico faces a crucial electoral process: two women lead in the polls while security and organized crime challenges persist.

Mexico is preparing for a crucial electoral process next Sunday, June 2, with two women leading the polls: Claudia Sheinbaum, the official candidate, and Xóchitl Gálvez, from the PAN-PRI-PRD alliance. However, beyond the historical significance of potentially having the first female president, the concern lies in the continuity of the political management marked by the lack of progress in critical issues such as security and combating organized crime. In a recent interview, Mexican journalist Ignacio Rodríguez Reyna, with extensive experience in journalism, analyzed the political and electoral situation in Mexico. He pointed out that both Sheinbaum and Gálvez have emerged in a political context marked by the traditional authoritarian view of power, with no clear signs of a change in the way government is exercised. Despite the speeches about women's participation in decision-making, the reality behind the positions and the autonomy to act raise doubts about a true gender perspective in political management. The term of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has been characterized by successes in raising the visibility of marginalized groups and relevant social programs, but also by negative elements such as intolerance to criticism, disdain for science and culture, and confrontation with independent press. Despite these drawbacks, AMLO's popularity has remained high thanks to his charisma and connection with millions of followers, as well as the clientelistic use of State resources for social programs. One of the most concerning issues in the country is security, and the lack of progress in confronting organized crime under the policy of "hugs, not bullets." This strategy has allowed the exponential growth of cartels and their consolidation as a criminal industry with influence in various areas of Mexican society. AMLO's reluctance to directly confront organized crime has created a scenario of political and criminal violence that threatens democracy in Mexico. In this context, both Sheinbaum and Gálvez face the challenge of implementing a security policy different from that of AMLO, with divergent positions on the role of the military in government management. While Sheinbaum aims to maintain collaboration with the Army, Gálvez proposes to withdraw them from tasks not corresponding to their original function. This difference represents a shift in security policy that can mark a turning point in the management of organized crime in Mexico. However, the opposition in Mexico faces a complicated scenario in these elections due to the lack of political options that represent a real democratic change. Both the PRI and the PAN have been accused of corruption, authoritarianism, and links to organized crime in the past, limiting the possibilities of a political renewal that responds to the demands of Mexican society. Ultimately, Mexico is at a crucial moment where security, combating organized crime, and political renewal are priority issues that require leadership capable of implementing effective and transparent changes. The elections on June 2 will be decisive for the future of the country and for the authorities' ability to face the challenges that threaten stability and democracy in Mexico.