Adebayo Adenrele
The 62-yr-old Claudia Sheinbaum, has become the first female president of Mexico.
Sheinbaum, who succeeded Andrés Manuel López Obrador was inaugurated on Tuesday, in a swearing in ceremony, held in Mexico City,
While speaking, she appreciated her charismatic predecessor, whose popularity helped her to a clear victory in June’s election.
She noted that it is time for change and women, adding that she plans to continue López Obrador’s programme, including his social spending and expansion of the railway network, while pursuing her own priorities.
“It is time for change, and it is time for women,” she stated.
A number of high-ranking diplomats and representatives were in attendance, including the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, and Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States.