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Claudia Sheinbaum addressing an audience at an outdoor event, wearing a gray blazer and patterned scarf, with a government emblem and cityscape in the background

Claudia Sheinbaum delivering a speech in 2020. | Secretaría de Cultura Ciudad de México

Mexico Picks Claudia Sheinbaum for President in Historic Election

June 6, 2024

Mexico Picks Claudia Sheinbaum for President in Historic Election

Ask students: What challenges might Claudia Sheinbaum face in her presidency? How much of the votes did Claudia Sheinbaum win?

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Voters in Mexico made history by electing its first female president and first president with Jewish heritage. Claudia Sheinbaum won in a landslide with more than 58 percent of the vote. She will face many challenges, including security, organized crime, immigration and the sometimes tense relationship with the U.S. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Pamela Starr.

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Discussion Questions

  1. What challenges might Claudia Sheinbaum face in her presidency?
  2. How much of the votes did Claudia Sheinbaum win?
  3. Where has Sheinbaum previously implemented policies to reduce violence?
  4. Who is Andrés Manuel López Obrador?
  5. Why is Sheinbaum's election win a historic moment?

Focus Questions

One of the biggest challenges facing Sheinbaum is to reduce violence in Mexico. Sheinbaum has said that she plans to rely on a militarized National Guard for policing and to expand social welfare programs. What do you think a government like Mexico's could do to reduce crime and violence?

Media literacy: Who would you most want to hear from to understand the impact of the Mexican election on the future of Mexico? How about on it's impact on relations with the U.S.?

Extension Activity

Read the following article to learn more about the various challenges that face Mexican politics and its new president. What issues caught your eyes and why? Do you think it's important for Americans to learn about Mexican politics?

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