The election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico first female President is one of the most important things that ever happened in this country. The achievement was made during a period when there were increased criminal activities. And more prevalent violence against women in Mexico.
Celebrations in Mexico City
According to the AFP international news agency. Followers from her party gathered at the capital city’s main square. Waving flags and dancing to songs of joy after Sheinbaum’s victory was announced. It was a happy moment filled with pride for everyone present.
Acceptance Speech and Gratitude
She also expressed appreciation towards those individuals who believed in her leadership capabilities, hence making it possible for them to elect her as their president. The 61-year-old ex-mayor of Mexico City promised not to let down the public.
Acknowledgment of Opponents
Additionally, she recognized Xóchitl Gálvez, her main rival during these elections, for accepting defeat gracefully. Preliminary official results released by the National Electoral Institute showed that Claudia secured about 58-60% votes that were cast. This is approximately 30 percentage points ahead of Galvez and over 50 percentage points more than another candidate, Jorge Álvarez Maynez, had managed to get.
Voting Amidst Challenges
Violent incidents have been recorded in various regions of the country where drug cartels are active. But still, voter turnout was high in polling stations all over Mexico. Thousands of soldiers were sent to guarantee the safety of people casting their votes during this democratic exercise. This points to the continuing security challenges faced by the country – in the weeks leading up to the election. More than twelve local politicians were killed.
Hope and Change for Mexican Women
Mexican women expressed their happiness after seeing one among them elected to the top political office within their country. This is very significant, especially in a country where, on average, ten females are killed each day. Clemencia Hernandez, 55, from Mexico City, said that having a woman president signifies big change for the whole nation, and she expects positive actions toward ladies’ welfare under Sheinbaum’s administration.
A Historic Moment
Many have considered this a historical moment and symbolic victory because never before had there been a female President in this nation. Daniela Perez, a 30-year-old voter, stated that even though neither of the two frontrunners fully embraced feminist ideologies, it was still an important event. The expectation now becomes that with change at the top, things will start looking up for Mexico, particularly when it comes to addressing issues affecting women’s rights.
