Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico’s first female president after she secured an irreversible lead in the presidential race, marking a historic moment in the country’s 200-year history, Associated Press reports.
Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor, expressed gratitude for the historic achievement and emphasized the collective effort behind it. The National Electoral Institute announced her victory after reporting that Sheinbaum had received between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, a significant lead over her opponents Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez, who later conceded defeat.
Her victory marks a significant milestone, not only as the first female president but also as the first leader of Jewish descent in the predominantly Catholic country. She pledges to continue the policies of her political mentor President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, focusing on economic inequality and social welfare. Despite her victory, Sheinbaum faces challenges, including addressing persistent cartel violence and economic issues.
