Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico’s First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, brings a unique background as a physicist and environmental scientist to the nation’s highest office. Her political rise began alongside Andrés Manuel López Obrador and led her to become mayor of Mexico City. Sheinbaum focuses on social reforms, the fight against drug cartels, and pragmatic foreign policy. Despite strong popularity, she faces criticism over security challenges, human rights issues, and her close ties to López Obrador.