Claudia Sheinbaum, has become the first female president in Mexico, Edum News reports.
Sheinbaum was inaugurated as the President of Mexico on Tuesday, in a swearing in ceremony, held in Mexico City, and is succeeding her mentor, the left-wing populist Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
While speaking, she appreciated her charismatic predecessor, whose popularity helped her to a clear victory in June’s election.
The 62 year old noted that it is time for change, and time for women, adding that she plans to continue López Obrador’s programme, including his social spending and expansion of the railway network, while pursuing her own priorities.
“It is time for change, and it is time for women,” she stated.
A number of high-ranking diplomats and representatives were in attendance, including the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, and Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States.
Written by Hope James
