Breaking Barriers: Mexico's First Female President Shatters Gender Norms

Mexico is poised to potentially elect its first female president in the upcoming 2024 election, with Claudia Sheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez emerging as the leading contenders. This represents a significant shift in a country that has historically been patriarchal, but has seen a rapid process of female inclusion in politics since 2000. The rise of these female candidates coincides with the Mexican Supreme Court striking down a federal law criminalizing abortion, and many women in Mexico hope that the next government will empower them like never before. However, women in Mexico still face challenges such as underrepresentation in boardrooms, lower pay compared to men, and a rise in violence against women.