Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico's First Female President

History was made in Mexico as Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as the nation's first female president. She succeeds Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who left office with high approval but controversial reforms.

Sheinbaum, a former mayor of Mexico City, represents the Morena Party and won the election decisively. Her presidency will focus on combating high crime rates and drug cartel violence.

She also faces economic challenges, including addressing a significant fiscal deficit. Prominent leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions attended her inauguration.

Observers will watch closely to see how she tackles the issues of corruption, crime, and democratic erosion that her predecessor left unresolved.