Governor Gavin Newsom embarked on a trip to Mexico on Monday to attend the historic inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum, the country’s first female president.
Her inauguration is set to take place on Tuesday in Mexico City. Not only will she make history as the first woman to be elected in the country’s 200-year history, but she will also become the first person of Jewish heritage to lead Mexico, a predominantly Catholic nation.
In the 1990s, Sheinbaum had the opportunity to work at the Berkely Lab in California. During her time there, she conducted extensive research on transportation energy use in Mexico and analyzed the energy consumption patterns in buildings across the country.
Mexico’s first female president is a symbol of progress in achieving gender equality.
On Tuesday, Claudia Sheinbaum will make history as Mexico’s first female president in 200 years. Her election marks a significant milestone in the ongoing progress towards achieving gender parity in elected positions.
California politicians frequently travel to Mexico for events, as the country remains a critical trading partner and California’s top export market.
Governor Newsom’s visit coincides with a special session that he called for to tackle the issue of gas prices. Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, took to social media on Monday to express her criticism towards the governor’s visit, along with several other Assembly members.
She wrote, “Several members of the Assembly canceled their plans to attend the inauguration in order to focus on our work during the Special Session and vote on ABX2 – the Governor’s priority. What an intriguing situation we find ourselves in.”
Mexico has made history by electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its first woman president, according to the election institute.
The California Assembly will vote on Newsom’s proposal to implement new regulations for the oil and gas industry on Tuesday, coinciding with Sheinbaum’s inauguration.
After the inauguration, she will start her six-year term as Mexico’s president. The Mexican constitution prohibits the re-election of its president.
Source: Newsbreak