Claudia Sheinbaum was born to Jewish parents, but she has played down her heritage on the campaign trail.
Tag: Mexico
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.
Why Are So Many Mexican Election Candidates Getting Killed?
Across Mexico, dozens of candidates, their relatives and party members have been targeted in violent attacks before next month’s general election.
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.
Taquería El Califa de León Went From Local Favorite to World Famous
Taquería El Califa de León, in Mexico City, became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. Since then, it has been deluged with customers and fame.
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured.
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.