In a historic moment for Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in as the country’s first female president, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s political history. A scientist by training, Sheinbaum, 62, assumed office in a ceremony held in the Mexican parliament, where she highlighted the importance of gender equality.
Taking the oath of office, Sheinbaum reflected on the long struggle for women’s rights in Mexico and paid tribute to the generations of women who fought for equal opportunities. “I have come to power accompanied by all the women who have fought anonymously to make their way in Mexico,” she said in her inaugural address. “This is for all those who have dreamed of a day when our gender no longer defines our destiny.”
The inauguration ceremony was attended by dignitaries and officials from around the world, including Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Ivica Dačić, who joined the diplomatic corps in Mexico City for the occasion.
As the first woman to lead the nation, Sheinbaum’s presidency is seen as a breakthrough for women’s political representation in Mexico, and her commitment to gender equality is expected to play a pivotal role in her administration’s policies moving forward.
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