Claudia Sheinbaum elected as first ever female Mexican President
Mexicans have elected politician Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo from the Morena party as the first-ever female Mexican President in more than 200 years of its independence.
Claudia officially received between 58.3% and 60.7% votes from the Mexican public. Guadalupe Taddei Zavala of the National Electoral Institute of Mexico announced it today in the early morning.
According to Guadalupe, this vote count is 95% accurate. Guadalupe revealed that the National Electoral Institute of Mexico predicted voter participation of roughly 60%.
However, newly elected Claudia Sheinbaum addressed her supporters, saying she will become the first female President in their country’s 200-year history. She did not make it alone. They have all succeeded with the help of heroines, including mothers, daughters, and grandchildren who gave them their homeland.
She also vowed to justify the right to free speech and protest and to promote a diverse and democratic Mexico during her public speech. She also pledged to honor businesses, the free market, the environment, and the nation’s self-determination.
Outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also celebrated the victory of Claudia Sheinbaum. He said he extended his greetings to Claudia, who emerged victorious by a significant margin.
Andres also considered Claudia possibly getting the most votes in their country’s history. Former Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is also a member of the Morena party.
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Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
The single six-year Presidential term of Claudia Sheinbaum will begin on October 1, 2024. She is a 61-year-old physicist and climate scientist who will be the first Jewish President of Mexico.
She has served as the former mayor of Mexico City from 2018-2023. She also served as Secretary of Environment from 2015-2017.
However, Claudia will play a significant role in deciding the trade agreement’s future between the US and Mexico. Likewise, she will deal with settling crises essential to the country, such as immigration and foreign affairs.
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