Expectations were high for the leftist Morena party, and it exceeded them, potentially giving President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and her allies the power to enact systemic change.
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What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President
Here are five key insights into Mexico’s new president as people wonder whether she will diverge from Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies or focus on cementing his legacy.
Claudia Sheinbaum Is Elected Mexico’s First Female President
A climate scientist and former mayor, Ms. Sheinbaum became the first woman and Jewish person elected as president of the country.
Mexicans Are on the Verge of Electing Their First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum is the front-runner in Mexico’s presidential race, but she is wrestling with the image that she could be a pawn of the current president.
One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office
The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months.
The Other Busing Program: Mexico Is Pushing Migrants Back South
In response to pressure from the Biden administration to curb migration flows, Mexico has quietly bused thousands of migrants away from the U.S. border to sites deep in the country’s south.
Mexico Prepares for Trump’s Potential Return to Office
Mexican officials and aides are planning for a drastic shift in U.S. relations should Donald Trump win in November.
Biden and Mexico’s President Vow Combined Action on Illegal Immigration
President Biden is under intense political pressure, including from within his own party, to address migration before the election.
Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know
Mexico’s election will make history. It will be the largest in terms of voters and seats, and the country will elect a female president for the first time.
In Latin America, From Nasty Personal Insults to an Embassy Raid
Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest.