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Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president


Why is it in the news?

  • In a historic moment for Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the country’s first woman president, according to the provisional results announced by the Mexican election commission.

 More about the news:

  • Representing the ruling Morena party, Sheinbaum has achieved a significant lead over her closest competitors in the presidential race conducted on June 2, 2024.
  • Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who served as Sheinbaum’s mentor, has extended his congratulations to her.

The Mexican Presidency: Constitutional Provisions                                                                                       

  • As outlined in the Mexican Constitution of 1917, the President holds the highest position within the executive branch and is elected directly by the populace for a single six-year tenure.
  • Mexico operates as a federal nation composed of 31 states.
  • In the event of the president’s demise or resignation, the legislative body assumes the responsibility of selecting an interim president.
  • Notably, Mexico does not have a provision for a vice president, and individuals are limited to one term as president, thus preventing López Obrador from seeking re-election.

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