Claudia Sheinbaum makes history: What to know about Mexico’s 1st woman president

Claudia Sheinbaum has just been elected as Mexico’s first female president, and the crowd goes wild… or at least the crowd of people who voted for her. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, is breaking barriers and glass ceilings left and right. She’s also the first Jewish person to hold the position, so Mazel Tov, Claudia!

Sheinbaum is a member of the ruling Morena party and has been described as “la Doctora” for her impressive academic credentials. She’s a physicist with a doctorate in energy engineering, and she was part of the United Nations panel of climate scientists that received a Nobel Peace Prize. Talk about a resume booster!

As the first woman to hold the position of president in Mexico, Sheinbaum is facing a divided nation. She’s promised to look out for each and every Mexican, regardless of who they voted for. However, with a country that’s been left deeply divided by outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Sheinbaum has her work cut out for her.

But don’t worry, folks, she’s got a plan. Sheinbaum has hinted at gradually unveiling her own platform, taking care not to stoke instability in the movement’s base. She’s also expected to continue her predecessor’s “hugs, not bullets” policy when it comes to combating the country’s high levels of violence.

So, there you have it, folks. Claudia Sheinbaum, the woman who’s making history and taking on the challenges of leading Mexico. Will she be able to unite the country and tackle the issues that lie ahead? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, she’s got the brains, the experience, and the support to give it her best shot.