Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum Gets Congratulations From World Leaders, Including President Joe Biden

Mexico has elected its first female president in Claudia Sheinbaum, and world leaders have already started reaching out to the woman who is set to replace the outgoing but still popular President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO.)

A climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor, Sheinbaum was AMLO's handpicked successor. She won via a massive landslide, with rival Xochitl Galvez not even close as Sheinbaum received well over 50% of the vote. She is also the first person of Jewish descent to win the highest office in the majority-Catholic country.

"I am very happy with Sheinbaum's victory - a progressive woman presiding over Mexico, a victory for democracy - and also for my great friend Lopez Obrador, who led an extraordinary government," said Brazilian President Lula in a statement. "I plan to travel to Mexico this year to strengthen our trade relationships. We are the two largest economies in Latin America and could have a greater business flow."

"I look forward to working closely with President-elect Sheinbaum to further strengthen the friendship between Canada and Mexico, which is rooted in cultural connections, shared priorities, and a dynamic trade and investment relationship," said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "Working together, we will make life better for our peoples, including by fighting climate change, strengthening international peace and security, promoting gender equality, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples."

"Congratulations to @Claudiashein on her convincing victory in Mexico's presidential elections," posted Ukraine President Volodymir Zelenskyy on X. "I look forward to fruitful cooperation and the further strengthening of Ukrainian-Mexican relations. We are also confident that Mexico can play a significant role in global efforts to bring about just and lasting peace in Ukraine, as well as to restore the full force of the UN Charter globally."

"The Argentine government salutes the people and government of Mexico for Sunday's election, extends its congratulations to President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum... and renews its willingness to continue developing the bilateral work agenda." remarked the Foreign Ministry of Argentina.

Joe Biden Also Reacts to Claudia Sheinbaum's Victory

Meanwhile, the leader of Mexico's largest ally and trading partner, the United States, also reacted, with President Joe Biden being one of the first world leaders to reach out to Sheinbaum on her win.

"I look forward to working closely with President-elect Sheinbaum in the spirit of partnership and friendship that reflects the enduring bonds between our two countries," he said. "I expressed our commitment to advancing the values and interests of both our nations to the benefit of our peoples."

"I also congratulate the Mexican people for conducting a nationwide successful democratic electoral process involving races for more than 20,000 positions at the local, state, and federal levels," President Biden added.

What Will Claudia Sheinbaum's Win Mean for the US?

Claudia Sheinbaum is set to take office on October 1. Under her mentor and predecessor, AMLO, Mexico suffered slow economic growth and violence linked to the various drug cartels plaguing the country, as well as a fractured relationship with the United States over issues surrounding the border as migrants and drug traffickers cross over.

Mexico is the US's largest trading partner and both countries rely on one another economically. Under Sheinbaum, while many say she may be more or less the same as AMLO, she may be a more open to dialogue as opposed to her predecessor.

Domingo Garcia, president of the United Latin American Citizens, told USA Today that he found Sheinbaum "open, engaging, and willing to listen and share her thoughts on moving forward," adding that he looks forward to "building bridges" with the Sheinbaum administration.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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