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If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency during the June 2 elections, would she rule with gender in mind
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
Published - Apr 27, 2024, 08:52 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:06 AM EDT
MEXICO CITY (AP) — If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency on June 2, would she rule with gender in mind?
The question has been raised by academics, humans rights organizations and activists ahead of the voting that will likely elect Mexico’s first female president for the term 2024-2030.
Out of three candidates, the frontrunner is Claudia Sheinbaum, who has promised to keep President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's legacy on track. Next comes Xóchitl Gálvez, representing several opposition parties, one of which is historically conservative.
The triumph of Sheinbaum or Gálvez, however, would not guarantee their support for certain gender-related policies.