Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first female president, marking a historic moment in the country's more than 200 years of independence. She is inheriting a nation with pressing issues, including high levels of violence, a sluggish economy, and the aftermath of recent hurricanes.
Sheinbaum, a 62-year-old scientist-turned-politician, won the election with nearly 60% of the vote, riding on the popularity of her mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. While promising to continue López Obrador's social policies, she is seen as a different personality, expected to focus on effectiveness over charisma.
