Claudia Sheinbaum, in a landmark moment for Mexican politics, takes office as the nation’s first female president. She promises to lead with a vision of equality and progress, declaring this is a new era where women will shape the future of Mexico.
Photography: Milton Martínez / Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México
Claudia Sheinbaum made history last week as she was inaugurated as the first woman to hold the presidency of Mexico, a pivotal moment in the nation’s modern political landscape. The ceremonial transfer of power, which occurs every six years, took on an especially symbolic tone with Sheinbaum’s swearing-in, marking a significant step forward for women in Mexican politics.
As Will Grant reports for the BBC, in her first address to the nation, Sheinbaum acknowledged outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. She called him a monumental figure in the country’s political history.
She also stated: ““It is time for women, women have arrived to shape the destiny of our beautiful nation.”
Claudia Sheinbaum’s ascent to the presidency represents the peak of a career that has spanned decades, from her early days as a student activist to her roles as a climate scientist and mayor of Mexico City. Now, as the first female president of Mexico, she has reached the pinnacle of her political journey, though she emphasizes that this is only the beginning.
During her inaugural speech, Sheinbaum highlighted the various facets of her identity, stating, “I’m a mother, grandmother, scientist, a woman of faith, and now, president!” She committed to serving all Mexicans and vowed to bring her “knowledge, strength, my past, and my very life” to the task of defending and leading the nation.
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