Seven decades after Mexican women won the right to vote, Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as the country's first female president,

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president, riding the enthusiasm over her predecessor’s social programs but also facing challenges that include stubbornly high levels of violence.

Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for her inauguration as Mexico's next president. Get to know Mexico's first woman president.