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Claudia Sheinbaum wins the election and will be the first woman president of Mexico
In a historic moment for Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman to occupy the presidency of the country. "For the first time in 200 years of the Republic, I will become the first woman President of Mexico," declared Sheinbaum, who has received significant support from citizens, especially women. "I did not arrive alone, we all arrived," she added, emphasizing the importance of female participation in her victory.
Sheinbaum reported that Xóchitl Gálvez, her main opposition rival, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez, the candidate from Movimiento Ciudadano, called her to acknowledge her victory. "I want to thank Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz for her call a few minutes ago recognizing the victory, and also Jorge Álvarez Máynez for his participation in these elections," Sheinbaum expressed.
Partial election results show Sheinbaum with a commanding 58.4% of the votes, followed by Gálvez with 28.5% and Álvarez Máynez with 10.5%.
In an emotional speech at the Zócalo in Mexico City, Sheinbaum thanked the citizens and highlighted the role of illustrious women in Mexico's history, such as Leona Vicario and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez. "Yes, we did it! We won with 35 million votes, and we also won the Head of Government with Clara Brugada. I will not fail you, today we have made possible the continuity and advancement of the fourth transformation," she declared.
Sheinbaum, a scientist with a distinguished academic and political career, has been described as a person of seriousness and focus. From her student activism in the 1980s to her role as Secretary of the Environment for Mexico City and later as mayor, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to her leftist convictions and a methodical approach to decision-making.
Born into an upper-middle-class family with Jewish roots, Sheinbaum has emphasized her secular upbringing and education in a scientific and cultured environment. Her mother, Annie Pardo, a renowned biologist, and her father, a chemical engineer, instilled in her values that she will now bring to the National Palace.
Sheinbaum's career has been marked by critical moments, such as the collapse of a school during the 2017 earthquake and the fall of a metro line in 2021, situations she handled with determination and rigorous analysis.
Claudia Sheinbaum, 61, will assume the presidency with a clear vision of continuity and progress for Mexico. Her capacity for analysis and practical approach to problem-solving have stood out throughout her career, and now, as president, she promises not to disappoint those who have placed their trust in her.