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Claudia Sheinbaum Sworn In as Mexico's First Female President, Marking Historic Milestone

Oct 1, 2024, 06:23 PM

Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in as Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in the country's more than 200-year history. Sheinbaum, who won a landslide election victory in June, takes office amid a backdrop of significant challenges, including high levels of criminal violence and economic uncertainty. She has vowed to continue the progressive policies of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, focusing on protecting an expanded social safety net and safeguarding foreign investment. Sheinbaum's inauguration is seen as a significant step for gender parity in Mexican politics. She faces pressing problems in Latin America’s No. 2 economy.