Mexico's New Cabinet under President Claudia Sheinbaum

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her Cabinet with gender equality and a mix of academia and prior administration officials. Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will serve as economy secretary. Sheinbaum also appointed Juan Ramón de la Fuente as foreign affairs secretary and Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez to oversee science, humanities, technology, and innovation.

Key Points

  • Gender equality in Cabinet appointments
  • Focus on academia and experience in the Cabinet selection process
  • Significant roles for former officials from Sheinbaum's prior administration

Pros

  • Gender equality in Cabinet appointments
  • Mix of academia and prior administration officials for varied expertise

Cons

  • Marcelo Ebrard's tarnished reputation due to subway collapse and contested primary race
  • Political challenges and controversies surrounding the appointments