Claudia Sheinbaum's unnerving swearing-in as the newly elected official

Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated as the 66th Constitutional President of Mexico on 2 October 2024, an event that was broadcast on national television. However, the ceremony was not without controversy, as it included a shamanic ritual in Mexico City's main Constitution Square (Plaza del Zócalo).

The shamanic ceremony, organised by the indigenous community or local shaman groups, raised concerns over the secular state, a promise Dr. Sheinbaum made to uphold and guarantee for all citizens. The ceremony made spiritual pacts about Mexico, which have serious repercussions from a Christian perspective, according to journalist and founder of the Ibero-American Congress For Life and Family, Aarón Lara.

In an article published in Evangelical Focus, Lara focused on the disconcerting inauguration ceremony of President Sheinbaum, expressing prayers for her term in power to be redeemed in Jesus' name. He also prayed for the Church to be a Light over the darkness in Mexico. Lara's prayers were not limited to the President, as he also prayed for Mexico, believing its eternal destiny is written by the finger of God.

The article, titled "The disconcerting inauguration ceremony of Claudia Sheinbaum", discussed the inauguration ceremony from a Latin American perspective. It highlighted at least three moments that are difficult to understand, including Dr. Sheinbaum's statement in Congress during her inauguration that she is a woman of faith, despite previously stating she is not a believer.

One such moment was when Dr. Sheinbaum kissed the hand of the former governor of Chiapas, Manuel Velasco, during her inauguration, which has sparked speculation. Another moment was the shamanic ceremony itself, which promoted a religious preference, as it was not a cultural event but a religious one, according to Lara.

Aarón Lara is known for his strong religious beliefs and is the founder of the Ibero-American Congress For Life and Family. His prayers for President Sheinbaum and Mexico were published in Evangelical Focus, a Latin American perspective. The controversy surrounding the shamanic ceremony during Dr. Sheinbaum's inauguration continues to be a topic of discussion among Mexican citizens and religious leaders.