Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone for the country. Sheinbaum, a member of the National Regeneration Movement, won the election with a resounding victory, receiving between 58.6% and 60.7% of the vote.
Her win challenges gender stereotypes and promotes the active participation of women in leadership and power roles. Sheinbaum inherits the political project of her mentor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and will face challenges in negotiating with the US on issues such as migration and drug trafficking.
Her victory has been celebrated by political leaders from Latin America and Europe, who see it as a historic milestone and a renewed hope for the region. Additionally, Sheinbaum is expected to secure a supermajority in Congress, facing crucial challenges like poverty and insecurity.
The elections were marked by violence, with incidents at polling centers and two deaths reported. Despite these challenges, Sheinbaum's broad support across demographics and López Obrador's promise of a smooth transition highlight the evolving political landscape in Mexico and the region's increasing trend of electing female leaders.
