All articles tagged with #female president
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eurogamer
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser is retiring at the end of 2025 after over a decade, and will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, the company's first female president, as part of a leadership transition that also includes Satoru Shibata joining as CEO, signaling a new chapter for Nintendo.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first female president, succeeding Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Sheinbaum, a former Mexico City mayor and climate scientist, won with a significant margin and has pledged to continue López Obrador's populist policies. This historic election also marks the first time Mexico's two main presidential candidates were women.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City Mayor, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, holding a significant lead in the election according to an official quick count. Despite a spirited challenge from opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez, Sheinbaum's campaign focused on continuing the policies of her mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The election, marked by violence and polarization, saw a lower voter turnout compared to previous years. While Sheinbaum's potential victory represents a historic milestone, it also highlights ongoing concerns about security and economic performance in Mexico.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Mexico held its largest election ever, with voters casting ballots for over 20,000 positions and likely electing the country's first female president. The election was overshadowed by significant violence, with criminal groups disrupting the process and numerous political candidates being killed. Despite these challenges, voter turnout was high, reflecting the public's desire for change and improved security. The two leading presidential candidates are Claudia Sheinbaum of the governing Morena party and Xóchitl Gálvez of the opposition Broad Front.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MSNBC
Mexico is on the verge of electing its first female president, a historic milestone for the country. However, the election cycle has been marred by violence, with 34 candidates killed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Japan Airlines has appointed Mitsuko Tottori as its first female president, marking a rare move for a major Japanese firm and global airline. Tottori, who started as a flight attendant in 1985, expressed hope that her promotion would inspire other women to advance in their careers. She emphasized a commitment to operational safety and customer service, acknowledging the challenges women face in career progression. This appointment comes amid a push for gender diversity in leadership positions within both the aviation industry and major Japanese businesses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters Canada
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and a close ally of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has won the ruling Morena party's nomination for the presidential race in June 2024. Sheinbaum, who is of Jewish descent, beat former Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard in party surveys. If elected, she would become Mexico's first female president. Sheinbaum is known for her left-wing populism and commitment to sustainability, although she has largely aligned with López Obrador's policies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Mexico is poised to have its first female president in the 2024 election, as both the governing Morena party and the opposition coalition have chosen women as their candidates. Claudia Sheinbaum, former Mexico City mayor, was named Morena's candidate, while Xóchitl Gálvez, a senator and businesswoman, emerged as the opposition candidate. Sheinbaum is seen as the favorite, benefiting from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's popularity and support, while Gálvez aims to appeal to voters as an outsider with progressive policies. However, there have been challenges and dissent within the parties during the candidate selection process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, a member of the leftist National Regeneration Movement (Morena) party, will step down on Friday to pursue the ruling party's candidacy for the 2024 presidential election and replace the popular current president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Sheinbaum aims to become the country's first female leader and continue Lopez Obrador's "transformation" of Mexico with her "own stamp." Morena, lifted by Lopez Obrador's personal popularity, is heavily favored to win the June 2024 presidential election.