Mexico’s Maverick ‘Ms. X’ Embraces Pragmatism in Presidential Bid
- Xochitl Galvez wants to tax rich, liberalize energy sector
- Aims to capitalize on “nearshoring” of supply chains from Asia
Mexican lawmaker Xochitl Galvez, who wore an inflatable dinosaur costume to the senate last year to mock President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and prefers to navigate the chaotic capital by bicycle, is better known for her knack for political theater than policy gravitas.
Now, the senator is putting herself forward as the practical pick in next year’s presidential election, saying she wants to supercharge growth by unleashing private energy investment and attracting more business to Mexico with pragmatic economic and trade policies.