Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico’s first female president, on Sunday (Jun 2) after official quick count showed that she holds an irreversible lead in the race and her rival recognised defeat.

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first female president after landslide victory

Mexicans voted Sunday in a presidential election dominated by two women, a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination.

Mexico Elections 2024: Women lead race as Mexicans vote for new president

Mexico’s foreign minister and Mexico City’s mayor resigned from their posts on Monday to focus on running for president in June 2024 elections. Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard resigned at noon and pledged to soon start a nationwide election campaign.

Mexico’s foreign minister and Mexico City’s mayor resign to run for 2024 presidential elections

Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday (March 18) for a large demonstration led by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico City's main plaza.

Mexico: President Obrador holds massive rally ahead of 2024 elections