Claudia Sheinbaum wins historic election as Mexico's first female president

Claudia Sheinbaum, a former Mexico City government leader and candidate for the Morena party, is expected to become Mexico's first female president. This is a big deal because Mexico has a history of being very male-dominated. She is 61 years old, born in Mexico City, and has two children and one grandchild. In 2018, she became the first woman to lead Mexico City. She joined the government in early 2018 and left in June 2023 to run for president with the Morena party, which she helped create. She has spent a lot of her life teaching at universities, focusing on renewable energy and climate change. She contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Sheinbaum is not only the first female president in Mexico but also the first president with Jewish heritage. She doesn't talk much about her personal background and governs as a secular leftist. She will need to address Mexico's crime and security issues quickly. She brings a team from her time as Mexico City mayor, known for improving security, but it's uncertain if she can do the same on a national level. Mexico and the US are both having elections in 2024, which is rare and comes at a time of change in their relationship. Mexico is an important US ally on various matters like trade, fighting drug trafficking, and handling migration. The relationship between President Joe Biden and Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been described as friendly and professional, and they expect a good relationship with Mexico’s next president. Claudia Sheinbaum won Mexico's presidential election, making her the first woman president in the country's history. She got between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote. She expressed gratitude for the support and said it's a significant moment for Mexico. She will start her six-year term on October 1. She aims to continue the work of her ally, President López Obrador, who calls his movement the "Fourth Transformation." She wants to separate economic power from political power, a key part of their political project. She has been praised for reducing crime during her time as Mexico City mayor. Sheinbaum's victory is a big step for Mexico, especially for women. She has a Ph.D. in energy engineering, was part of a UN panel that won a Nobel Peace Prize, and led Mexico City. She is now focused on stepping out of López Obrador's shadow and making her mark as president. She has promised to continue his work and tackle issues like crime and corruption. Her win is seen as a positive change for Mexico, and many hope she will do more for women in the country.