Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico's First Female and Jewish President, Pledges Renewable Energy and Gender Equality
June 4, 2024![Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico's First Female and Jewish President, Pledges Renewable Energy and Gender Equality](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/b6bf6b6564003e7f126dce339a307c85a9464235b64a1e85e0d125ad14a138565fd4b257092acc860e23e80b263c6e98e14516a87000b49efe7ef26f9c3671d3.jpg)
Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first female and Jewish president, succeeding Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Her landslide victory highlights widespread approval of Mexico's current direction and represents a significant milestone for women in Mexican politics.
Sheinbaum plans to prioritize renewable energy and gender issues, marking a departure from López Obrador's policies.
She vows to govern inclusively, combat corruption, and maintain an investor-friendly environment.
Security challenges include addressing gang violence, disappearances, and femicide, with plans to enhance federal security measures.
She emphasizes the importance of the US-Mexico relationship, though potential foreign policy differences may emerge.
Sheinbaum has condemned violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict and supports the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The transition raises questions about future border policies, particularly concerning Mexico's role in US immigration policy.
Her election underscores the effectiveness of gender quotas and the increasing influence of women in leadership roles, signaling potential positive changes and fresh perspectives in Mexican politics.
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The New York Times • Jun 3, 2024
Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum![Tuesday Briefing: Mexico Elects Its First Woman President](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/c648cf385e302bfbaecce668045b43142ca4216676c759ad49d2678433819ac6cba12856e9e4ca61fc73437c97ac412206a6698a3221bb74a7ca30dfd83ad11b.jpg)
The New York Times • Jun 3, 2024
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The Guardian • Jun 2, 2024
Mexico votes in election certain to bring country’s first female president![First Thing: Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico’s first female president](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/879f7be04bdac7446252b7271c70dcadffab041c14e4e3c90359a34a9e6c84ab7f7af5fa922995965f1702fe89eb73685b75359bfd074c59a7827fe6e5a5c273.png)
The Guardian • Jun 3, 2024
First Thing: Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico’s first female president