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Sheinbaum Says UN Has Lost Strength as Mexico Readies Reform Proposals

Mexico will soon unveil a plan to revitalize UN bodies following warnings that the institution risks obsolescence.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the United Nations has weakened in recent years and no longer effectively links nations or resolves conflicts.
  • Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico will present its reform package at a forthcoming press conference after internal work on concrete proposals.
  • She highlighted ideas advanced by Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente that include rethinking the Security Council.
  • Mexico’s UN envoy Héctor Vasconcelos cautioned that without a deep overhaul the organization could become obsolete.
  • De la Fuente reiterated that the UN remains indispensable yet urgently needs revitalization of the General Assembly and the Security Council to deliver tangible results.