Mexico elects Sheinbaum as first woman president

Mexico is about to witness a historic moment, as Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become the country's first-ever female president. Her election to the top job marks a significant change in the political landscape, which has traditionally been male-dominated. Sheinbaum's achievement is a positive step towards achieving gender equality and will undoubtedly inspire other women to follow in her footsteps. This groundbreaking moment shows that women are just as capable as men when it comes to leadership and administration, and should be given equal opportunities to succeed. All eyes are now on Sheinbaum as she embarks on her journey as Mexico's first female president, and we wish her all the best in her new role.

Claudia Sheinbaum has made history by winning a significant victory in Mexico's presidential election as the first woman to hold the position.

The electoral authority in Mexico has announced that the initial outcomes indicate that the former mayor of Mexico City, who is 61 years old, has secured around 58% to 60% of the votes in the recent election held on Sunday.

This means that she has an advantage of nearly 30% more than her competitor, Xóchitl Gálvez, who is also a businesswoman.

On the first of October, Ms. Sheinbaum is set to take over the position of President, which was previously held by her mentor, the current President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Claudia Sheinbaum's followers are rejoicing over her victory.

Ms. Sheinbaum, who was once an energy scientist, has pledged to continue the progress initiated by Mr. López Obrador. She has emphasized the need for continuity and growth in the current situation.

During her speech after winning, she assured the voters that she would not let them down.

At the Zócalo, the primary square of Mexico City, her devotees are rejoicing, proudly brandishing flags adorned with the phrase "Claudia Sheinbaum, commander in chief".

Before running for president, Ms. Sheinbaum held the position of Mexico City's mayor, which is considered one of the most powerful political roles in the nation. Many believe that this experience served as a stepping stone towards the presidency.

Ms Sheinbaum had a distinguished career as a scientist before getting involved in politics. Her maternal grandparents, who were Jewish, arrived in Mexico from Bulgaria after escaping from the Nazis. She also has Lithuanian ancestors on her paternal side.

Ms Sheinbaum's folks were both scientists and she pursued physics before earning a PhD in energy engineering.

For years, she dedicated her time to studying Mexico's energy usage trends at a well-known research lab in California, gaining extensive knowledge on the subject of climate change.

After gaining valuable experience and showing dedication to advocating for student causes, she was appointed as the secretary of the environment for Mexico City during the tenure of Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the mayor of the city.

She gained the position of the first-ever woman to become the mayor of Mexico City in 2018. She served as mayor for five years until 2023, where she resigned from the position to compete for the presidential seat.

Ms. Gálvez had desired to bring to a close the Morena Administration.

The recent election between Ms Sheinbaum and Ms Gálvez is being hailed as a significant transformation for women in Mexico.

At the ripe age of 87, Edelmira Montiel expressed her deep gratitude for living long enough to witness a female being elected to the highest position of power.

In the past, women were not given the right to vote, and even when they were allowed to, their husbands would dictate who to vote for. Thankfully, times have changed and I am grateful to experience this newfound freedom," she expressed to Reuters news agency. This pertains to the historical fact that women were granted the right to vote in nationwide elections during 1953.

Despite the positive recognition of having two female lead candidates, the election season was tarnished by aggressive assaults.

In addition to choosing a new leader, Mexicans voted for all members of their Congress, as well as for governors in eight different states, the chief of Mexico City's government, and numerous local officials.

Local contenders were specifically singled out in the period leading up to the election.

According to the government, over 20 individuals lost their lives throughout Mexico, although alternative reports claim the number to be 37.

Xóchitl Gálvez, a candidate running against Ms Sheinbaum, expressed strong disapproval towards the government and her opponent in the presidential campaign due to the rampant violence that plagues numerous areas throughout Mexico.

If she gets elected, she made a vow to become the most courageous president and confront crime. However, she didn't explain thoroughly the methods she would use to address the potent criminal groups that cause a great deal of violence.

Mexico's constitution only allows presidents to serve a single six-year term, which meant that Mr López Obrador, who has been in office since 2018, was unable to run for re-election.

He supported Ms Sheinbaum with full force instead.

Having the support of the widely accepted leader, who has almost 60% of people's consent, was a significant uplift for Ms Sheinbaum's election crusade.

A lot of people who cast their votes in favor of her expressed their support for Morena's plan to reduce poverty and hoped that it would be carried forward.

During the last six years, the party brags about the fact that countless Mexicans have been rescued from destitution.

Experts in the field of economics have stated that there are various other elements that are contributing to the situation. For instance, Mexicans residing overseas are now sending more money back home, but nevertheless, voters have endorsed a strategy that they believe will work well.