Claudia Sheinbaum

Tragedy In Michoacan: US Couple Gunned Down Amid Escalating Cartel Chaos

13 Dec 2024

Michoacan state authorities reported on Thursday the fatal shooting of a US couple in Angamacutiro, a municipality plagued by cartel violence in western Mexico. The incident occurred Wednesday night, shortly after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum concluded a meeting with security officials addressing the country’s escalating violence. The victims, identified as...

Mexico’s Sheinbaum Assures No Trade War with U.S. After Trump Call

29 Nov 2024

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out the possibility of a trade war with the United States after a phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday. Trump has been threatening to impose high tariffs to stop illegal immigration. “There will not be a potential tariff war,” Sheinbaum assured reporters at...

Mexico’s President Plans Annual 12% Minimum Wage Hikes

04 Oct 2024

Mexico's first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has announced her plan to raise the minimum wage by 12% starting next year and continuing every year. This follows the significant wage hikes introduced by her predecessor, aiming to improve living standards for millions of workers in Mexico's informal labor market. Why the...

Mexico First Female President: Claudia Sheinbaum Sworn In Amid Challenges

02 Oct 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum made history on Tuesday by becoming Mexico’s first female president. She inherits a country facing significant challenges, including economic issues, escalating violence, and political division. As she took the oath of office in Congress, legislators enthusiastically chanted "Presidenta! Presidenta!" marking a pivotal moment in Mexico's 200-year history. ...

Explained: Mexico’s Long Journey to Its First Female President

03 Jun 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday was elected as Mexico's first female president, marking a milestone in the history of the Central American country. Her election is particularly significant given Mexico's notorious reputation for gender bias. According to Time Magazine, every hour at least one woman disappears, and every day 11 women...

Mexico Gets First Female President Sheinbaum By Claiming Landslide Victory

03 Jun 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum has made history by winning a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president. She inherits the political project of her mentor and outgoing leader, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, whose popularity among the poor significantly contributed to her triumph. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico...

Is Mexico Ready To Elect Its First Female President Amid Security And Violence Concerns?

02 Jun 2024

Mexican voters are poised to make history on Sunday by electing their first woman president, a significant milestone in a country beset by crime and gender-based violence. Claudia Sheinbaum, the ruling party candidate and former Mexico City mayor, leads with a 17-point advantage over her main rival, Xochitl Galvez. Sheinbaum's...