Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first female president and outlines key pledges

Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as Mexico's first female president. She holds a PhD in energy engineering and has a strong background in science. Sheinbaum emphasizes the importance of science in her leadership. Before her presidency, Sheinbaum served as the mayor of Mexico City, where she took a different approach to pandemic management than the national government. She is known for her leftist political background, influenced by her family's involvement in the 1968 student movement. In her inaugural speech, Sheinbaum outlined 100 pledges, including expanding public healthcare and education. Her government will present its first budget on November 15, which will be closely examined for fiscal commitments.