Claudia Sheinbaum Sworn in as Mexico's First Female President in 200-Year History on October 1

Oct 1, 2024, 01:08 PM

Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in as Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in the country's 200-year history. Her inauguration on October 1 follows a landslide election victory in June, giving her the largest mandate since Mexico became a democracy a quarter-century ago. Sheinbaum takes office amid significant challenges, including a surge in criminal violence and economic concerns. Sheinbaum, who is also the first president of Jewish heritage in Mexico, aims to forge her own leadership path while building on the progressive policies set by her popular predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). Her administration will focus on protecting an expanded social safety net and addressing pressing issues such as crime and economic instability. The inauguration was attended by notable figures, including U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, who was received by the incoming Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, and the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar.