First female president in Mexican history sworn in

During her inauguration ceremony held solemnly in the capital Mexico City, the female President emphasized her commitment to strengthening women's rights, while affirming that Latin America's No. 2 economy continues to be a safe destination for international investors.

Opening her speech as head of state, President Sheinbaum stated that as a mother, a grandmother, a scientist and a woman of faith, she will accompany the Mexican people in their efforts to improve the rights and status of women - who are often disadvantaged in society.

President Sheinbaum affirmed that during her term until 2030, she will focus on social security policies, poverty reduction and economic stability, including controlling fuel and food prices, expanding support programs for women and children, supporting business investment, building housing and the railway system.

Regarding investment, Ms. Sheinbaum affirmed that domestic and international businesses are completely assured with their investments in Mexico, and at the same time stated that the government will apply the best investment incentives as well as prepare the infrastructure to be ready to welcome new investment waves.

Regarding efforts to prevent and repel the activities of drug gangs that are currently controlling many areas in Mexico, the new President affirmed that he will not allow irresponsibility in this fierce fight, and affirmed that he will step up intelligence and investigation activities to improve the effectiveness of crime suppression.

Ms. Sheinbaum, born in 1962, is an environmental scientist. Ms. Sheinbaum worked at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - the organization that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Before running for election, Ms. Sheinbaum was mayor of the capital Mexico City from 2018 to 2023.

Previously, the official vote count results of the National Electoral Institute (INE) announced on June 6 showed that in the general election on June 2, with 59.7% of the votes, Ms. Claudia Sheinbaum far surpassed her two remaining opponents, Ms. Xóchitl Gálvez and Mr. Jorge Álvarez Máynez, with 27.4% and 10.4% of the votes, respectively. In addition, according to INE, with a gap of 32.3 percentage points compared to her closest rival, candidate Xóchitl Gálvez, Ms. Claudia Sheinbaum also became the elected President with the most votes in Mexican history.