Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, is set to become Mexico's first female president. Her inauguration marks a historic moment for the country, which has long been dominated by male leadership. Sheinbaum campaigned on a platform of continuing social welfare programs and addressing inequality, following in the footsteps of her predecessor. As she takes office, she faces significant challenges, including economic issues and relations with the U.S. Her presidency is seen as a major step forward for gender equality in Mexico's political landscape.
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Who is Claudia Sheinbaum, the scientist who will head Mexico as its first female president?
FILE - Ruling party presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum arrives to vote in the general election, in Mexico City, June 2, 2024. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor, will be sworn in as Mexicos first woman president on Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)
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Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as the 1st female president of Mexico
The 62-year-old scientist turned politician campaigned on a promise to protect an expanded social safety net and fight for the poor like her predecessor, but she faces many pressing problems.
