On October 1, Mexico inaugurated its 66th (and first female) president, Claudia Sheinbaum. A scientist, Morena Party member, and mentee of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Sheinbaum has an esteemed resume.
Before rising to the highest office of the land, she worked as Tlalpan’s mayor, the Environment of Mexico City’s secretary, and as the Head of Government of Mexico City. Sheinbaum was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, with leaders from around the world traveling to attend the ceremony in person.
Only days into her presidency, many Mexicans and others across Latin America are eager to see what she’ll do. During Sheinbaum’s first address, she covered a series of impactful issues for the people of her country.
Speaking to congressional leaders
Sheinbaum kicked off her first speech as president by first acknowledging the service of López Obrador. Highlighting his widely popular six-year term, the new president of Mexico lauded her predecessor for earning “the greatest love” from his supporters.
