Mexico’s ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election. This was reported by the media and the political force itself.
This means Sheinbaum could become Mexico’s first female president.
The head of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) reported that the presidential candidate from the pro-government coalition “Let’s continue to make history together” received twice as many votes as the candidate from the opposition alliance “Strength and Heart for Mexico”: 60% versus 30.
Mexico’s largest election was also the most violent in the country’s modern history, with some 38 candidates killed in the lead-up.
In addition, two people were killed at polling stations in the state of Puebla.
The violence once again showed that the threat from rival drug cartels in the country is greater than ever.
More people have been killed under outgoing President Manuel Lopez Obrador than during any other administration in Mexico’s modern history.
Sheinbaum will have to confront the violence of organized crime while also rebuilding the sluggish economy.
The new president will take office on October 1.
