Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, has issued a rallying call to supporters and citizens alike, inviting them to a major gathering at Mexico City’s iconic Zócalo on December 6, 2025. The event, set in the heart of the capital, aims to celebrate seven years since the left-leaning Morena party took the reins of national power—a moment that, for many, marked the beginning of a new era in Mexican politics.
The announcement came during the inauguration of the Hospital General de Especialidades No. 13, an IMSS facility in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. With a tone both celebratory and defiant, Sheinbaum returned to the podium to make her invitation crystal clear. “Me olvidé de algo: Los invito el 6 de diciembre al Zócalo de la Ciudad de México a celebrar 7 años de Transformación,” she declared, as reported by PoliticoMX and Debate. Translated, she said, “I forgot something: I invite you on December 6 to the Zócalo in Mexico City to celebrate seven years of Transformation.”
The date is no accident. December 6 comes just days after the anniversary of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) inauguration as president in 2018, a watershed moment that ushered in what supporters call the “Fourth Transformation”—a sweeping political project aimed at upending entrenched privileges and forging a closer relationship between government and the people. Sheinbaum herself made the connection explicit, stating, according to Debate, that the gathering is meant to "reaffirm the social backing for the political project that came to government in 2018."
“I want to tell you that we are strong, our movement is very, very strong,” Sheinbaum emphasized, as cited by PoliticoMX. “There’s something that sometimes those who want to keep the privileges of the past don’t understand. Most Mexicans decided on a Transformation in 2018.” She went further, asserting that support for the movement extends across all sectors: “From all social sectors, from all sectors: businesspeople, workers, merchants, they agree with the Transformation; peasants, farmers, they agree with the Transformation that began in our country.”
The invitation to celebrate comes at a politically charged moment. Just weeks before, on November 15, 2025, the Zócalo was the scene of a tense confrontation. The Generación Z collective—a group comprising older adults, young people, and activists—marched to the square demanding greater security and protesting the killing of activist Carlos Manzo. When they arrived, clashes erupted between police and members of the so-called "black bloc," resulting in the detention of more than 20 people, according to PoliticoMX.
Undeterred, Generación Z organized a second march on November 20, coinciding with the annual military parade commemorating the Mexican Revolution. This time, authorities halted protesters on Paseo de la Reforma, barring them from entering the Zócalo. After the official parade ended, demonstrators continued their march but were unable to reach the square, leading many to disperse. The timing of Sheinbaum’s announcement—coming just after these confrontations—has not gone unnoticed among political observers.
For Sheinbaum and her allies, the December 6 gathering is more than a show of force. It is, in her words, a reaffirmation of the movement’s origins and its ongoing mission. As she explained during her speech in Chiapas, “the event is not just a demonstration of strength, but is meant to underline the origin of the movement and its continuity in the current administration,” as reported by Debate. She also pointed out that, despite resistance from groups seeking a return to "old practices," the changes brought by the Fourth Transformation cannot be reversed by those interests.
In the days leading up to her public invitation, Sheinbaum met privately with legislators from Morena, the Green Party (PVEM), and the Labor Party (PT) at the National Palace. According to El Universal, she urged lawmakers to reinforce their presence in their constituencies and keep citizens informed about the government’s achievements and ongoing reforms. She thanked them for approving the 2026 Economic Package and a raft of measures aimed at improving social welfare. After the meeting, Sheinbaum posted on social media: “In Palacio Nacional, I thanked our movement’s deputies and senators for approving the 2026 Economic Package and the reforms for the people’s welfare.”
Ricardo Monreal, the coordinator of Morena’s deputies, shed further light on the meeting. He told El Universal that Sheinbaum’s message was clear: “What she wants is for them to inform everyone about what has been achieved in these 14 months of her government.” Monreal also described the upcoming Zócalo event as “a gathering to inform about the movement,” adding, “She has the right to express her truth about the public policies implemented in these seven years.”
The backdrop to all this is a country still deeply divided over the legacy and future of the Fourth Transformation. Supporters hail it as a long-overdue correction to decades of inequality and corruption, while critics argue that the movement has centralized power and stifled dissent. The recent clashes surrounding the Generación Z protests highlight the tensions simmering beneath the surface. Yet, for Sheinbaum and many in her camp, the December 6 event is an opportunity to showcase unity and strength—an answer to those who question the movement’s staying power.
Sheinbaum’s rhetoric is unmistakably confident. She insists that the Fourth Transformation is not just a political slogan but a lived reality for millions of Mexicans. By inviting “all social sectors” to the celebration, she hopes to project an image of broad-based support and continuity, linking her own presidency to the foundational moment of 2018 and the enduring popularity of AMLO.
But what does this mean for Mexico’s political landscape? The Zócalo, with its centuries of history as a site of protest and celebration, will once again serve as a stage for the nation’s ongoing debate about its direction. As December 6 approaches, both supporters and critics are watching closely. Will the gathering be a triumphant affirmation of the Fourth Transformation’s achievements, or will it expose the fractures and challenges that remain?
One thing is certain: as the banners are unfurled and the crowds gather beneath the shadow of the National Palace, the story of Mexico’s transformation—messy, contested, and unfinished—will be on full display for all to see.
