Mexico Set to Elect First Female President

Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez are leading the race to become Mexico's first female president, signaling a significant shift in a historically male-dominated political landscape. Sheinbaum, from the governing Morena party, emphasizes continuing the social policies of her mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while Gálvez, representing a conservative opposition coalition, criticizes the current administration's social spending and promises reforms. Both candidates highlight the evolving role of women in Mexican society, though challenges like gender-based violence and structural inequality remain.