Mexico's two major political parties have nominated female presidential candidates, setting up an unprecedented election next year. The main opposition, the Broad Front for Mexico, chose an outspoken senator, Xóchitl Gálvez, to represent their alliance. Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, was chosen as the governing Morena party's nominee.

Mexico likely to elect its first woman President, polls marred by surge in violence

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

Mexico Presidential Elections: Polls marred by violence, 'bloodiest election in Mexico's history'

Mexico likely to elect its 1st woman President, close to 100 million Mexicans set to vote

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Mexico likely to elect its first woman President, polls marred by surge in violence

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

Mexico Presidential Elections: Polls marred by violence, 'bloodiest election in Mexico's history'

Mexico likely to elect its 1st woman President, close to 100 million Mexicans set to vote