Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 02, 2024 2:10 pm

MEXICO CITY — Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang violence and economic uncertainty over controversial reforms passed by her powerful ruling party.

To cries of 'Long live Claudia! Long live Mexico!' the 62-year-old former Mexico City mayor took the oath of office and received the presidential sash in Congress, with foreign dignitaries looking on — including US First Lady Jill Biden.

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