Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president

Sheinbaum begins six year term, taking over from Morena party ally Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in as Mexico’s first female president.

Sheinbaum took over from outgoing president – and close Morena party ally – Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at an inauguration ceremony in the country’s Congress on Tuesday.

The 62-year-old climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City is set to serve a six-year term, ending in 2030.

Sheinbaum took the oath of office in front of parliamentarians, as her supporters chanted “President! President!” and “Long live Mexico!”

“Now is the time of transformation, now is the time of women,” Sheinbaum said.