Mexico is likely to have its first woman president as Claudia Sheinbaum leads in polls for the upcoming election. The next president will face key issues regarding migration, drug cartels, economic relations with the U.S., and the continuation of populism in Mexican politics.
Key Points
Claudia Sheinbaum leads in polls for Mexico's presidential election
Key issues for the next president include migration, drug cartels, economic relations with the U.S., and populism in Mexican politics
Pros
Potential historic moment with Mexico's first woman president
Focus on key issues like migration, drug cartels, and economic relations with the U.S.
Cons
Concerns about the continuation of populism in Mexican politics
Unfinished projects, obligations, and debt left by the outgoing president