Claudia Sheinbaum opens Mexico’s doors to Gustavo Petro for academic cycles
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, extended a formal invitation to former Colombian President Gustavo Petro to participate as a speaker in various academic and research activities in the country. This approach was finalized after a private meeting held between both leaders at the National Palace, where topics of political and social relevance were discussed.
The Mexican president detailed that Petro’s participation could be articulated through the National Institute of Historical Studies of the Revolutions of Mexico. According to Sheinbaum, this space is ideal for the former president to share his knowledge and analysis in teaching and research forums.
We invite you to be able, through the Institute of History of the Mexican Revolution, which is already a research and teaching institute, to be able to come and give some talks.
Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico
Focus on the climate crisis and the impact of technology
During their meeting, the former Colombian head of state shared the progress of his upcoming literary work, titled “Capital in the 21st Century: Political Economy of the Climate Crisis”. This text explores crucial topics such as the influence of digital platforms, the role of artificial intelligence in democratic systems, and foreign interference in electoral processes.
Sheinbaum highlighted that Petro’s reflections transcend Colombia’s borders, analyzing how international right-wing sectors seek to organize themselves to influence global political scenarios. However, the Mexican president emphasized that Mexico maintains a distinct political reality, supported by strong social backing for her transformation project.
Warning about technofascism
As part of his visit, Petro also gave a keynote lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). At said event, the former president issued a warning about the risks that algorithms and so-called “technofascism” pose to democracy.
- Petro questioned the use of technological tools in recent electoral processes.
- He warned that digital manipulation mechanisms could attempt to influence future elections in the region, including Mexico and Brazil.
- He pointed out that the coordination of international political sectors through technology represents a direct challenge to current democratic stability.
Petro’s visit to Mexican lands marks a stage of intellectual exchange after finishing his presidential term, maintaining his critical stance on how technology is transforming the exercise of power and the popular will.
