Mexico's first woman president: vows 'it's time for women'
03 OCT 2024
Sheinbaum, a 62-year-old scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, took the oath of office and received the presidential sash in a boisterous ceremony in Mexico's Congress, which marks the start of her six-year term.
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her swearing in ceremony, at the Congress, in Mexico City, Mexico October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha
"It's time for transformation, it's time for women," she said, her voice rising with emotion.
"I'm a mother, a grandmother, a scientist and a woman of faith, and from today, by the will of the Mexican people, the president," she said.
Claudia Sheinbaum is a Mexican scientist and politician who has played a significant role in Mexico's political landscape. Born on June 24, 1962, in Mexico City, she holds a Ph.D. in energy engineering and is a recognized environmentalist.She was part of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change team that shared a Nobel Peace Prize with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore in 2007.
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum participates in a ceremony where she receives the "baton of command", at Zocalo Square in Mexico City, Mexico October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Sheinbaum gained international attention as the first woman elected as the Mayor of Mexico City, a position she held from 2018 until 2023. During her tenure, she focused on public transportation, environmental sustainability, and urban security, implementing policies such as improving air quality and expanding the city’s metro network. Her leadership was also tested during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she managed the crisis in the capital.
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