Breaking news in Mexico! Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist, wins the presidency, making history as the first woman president. Find out more!
In a historic turn of events, Mexico has elected its first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, a prominent climate scientist. Sheinbaum's victory marks a significant shift in Mexican politics, as she is expected to steer the country towards more sustainable and eco-friendly policies. Analysts are hopeful that Sheinbaum will break away from the fossil fuel-focused strategies of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and bring about positive changes in environmental regulations.
As the polls closed in Mexico, Sheinbaum faced off against Xochitl Galvez in a tense presidential race to succeed Obrador. Sheinbaum's progressive agenda and left-leaning ideologies resonated with voters, propelling her to victory and securing her place in Mexican history as the first female leader in over 200 years of independence.
Sheinbaum's political career was nurtured through her association with López Obrador, who played a pivotal role in her rise to power. Her background as a scientist, coupled with her experience as a former mayor of Mexico City, positions her as a dynamic and knowledgeable leader ready to tackle the challenges facing Mexico.
Leaders from around the world, including President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and the Prime Minister of Canada, have extended their congratulations to Sheinbaum on her groundbreaking election. Sheinbaum's win signifies a momentous occasion not only for Mexico but also for women in leadership roles globally, inspiring a new wave of female empowerment and representation in politics.
Incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum will need to break with the fossil fuel-friendly policies of close ally AMLO, analysts say.
Polls are closing in Mexico as Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to defeat Xochitl Galvez to succeed Obrador in the presidency.
Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be Mexico's first woman leader in the nation's more than 200 years of independence, captured the presidency by promising ...
Her political career was catalysed by her association with Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In 2000, when López Obrador was elected mayor of Mexico City, ...
I congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as the first woman President of Mexico. I look forward to working closely with President-elect ...
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the results of Mexico's Presidential Election: Jennifer and I congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum ...
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, became the first woman to be elected president of Mexico, winning Sunday's vote in a ...
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum on her election as the first woman President of Mexico.
Mexico's first female president held out an olive branch to the more than one-third of Mexicans who didn't vote for her, but she faces a market meltdown and ...
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, won a landslide victory on Sunday to become Mexico's first female president.
Mexico's newly elected president held out an olive branch Monday to the more than one-third of Mexicans who didn't vote for her, but the first woman to win ...
President Joe Biden called President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico today to congratulate her on her historic electoral victory to become the next ...
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