'Redrawing of Mexico's political reality': Voters excited about historic 'exercise in democracy'

Mexico’s next president will almost certainly be a woman. Both the leading candidates are women and the third, a man from a smaller party, trails. That prospect has raised hope among some in Mexico’s most marginalized sectors, including Indigenous women and the country’s 2.5 million domestic workers, that their voices will be heard. One of the two women candidates offers continuity. The other promises change. Some Mexicans are hopeful that either of the leading candidates could accelerate Mexico’s hesitant and limited steps toward clean energy. Most agree that fossil fuel-loving López Obrador, who has maintained an outsized presence in the election even without appearing on the ballot, represented a step back - he built a massive new oil refinery and put clean energy producers at a disadvantage. His anointed successor, front-runner and former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum has a background in climate science. With much of the country suffering under water shortages and a prolonged drought, there is a certain urgency and thirst for action. So as Mexicans are set to make history, electing Mexico's first-ever female president, under a cloud of violence ravaging the country, FRANCE 24's François Picard is joined by Dr. William A. Booth, Author, Historian and Lecturer in Latin American History at University College of London (UCL).
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[@rubenlopez5462]

Don't forget to add that the weapons are supplied by the USA

[@deezm4743]

I think they may be are banning those weapons from the usa

[@titopiano5176]

When they spoke about the violence they showed the images of the right wing candidate... 😂. Everybody in the world knows who created the NarcoViolence in México.

[@omargnus]

Claudia will win with a big advantage, it will be a woman a prepared, specialized scientist that love our country. She is not an ordinary leader.
If any other country wants success they need to learn from the movement that is occurring in Mexico

[@MegaGuillermo01]

Cmon for Claudia! The first women in govern in nort america.

[@Tony_chicali]

Go Claudia!

[@areiorum]

The worst problem we face in México is that the right and organized crime are indistinguishable and even if they won't have the government, their power is enough to hold down México's development and growth and of course, peace.

[@abyrojo1898]

#ClaudiaSheinbaumPresidenta #ClaudiaPresidenta the best option to Govern Mexico! ☀️🙌🏼🌷🌷🌷

[@CarlosYeudielPuebla]

😂 Dr. William Booth was laughting because of the name of AMLO’s ranch (La Chingada), where he will surely go to live in October.

[@jesussalas9262]

Good perspective Dr. Booth.

[@ramonarellano4988]

She'll do good, she's well prepared, knows things, go Claudia!!!.

[@mexusasingreat5611]

claudia the firts prisidenta the North America 🇲🇽. She’s the continuation of the 4T. Viva AMLO

[@TheKamzok]

Ioan Grillo is one of the best reporters; his prior work on cartels and drug smuggling are amazing.

[@decuy]

I disliked because of the misinformation and biased perspective at Mexicos energy strategy stated in the videos description. However Dr. Booth was on point.

[@moria6333]

There's no more violence than in France or USA, or even Argentina. CLAUDIA WILL WIN. SHE IS THE BEST FOR MEXICO.

[@user-sx8kg3jz1v]

What do you mean the first female president of North America Canada had a female prime minister

[@gerardopc1]

A prime minister is not a president (technically speaking).

[@koiue.g8709]

Canada is a British colony

[@ericktellez7632]

She was not a president and had a short term

[@marcob2137]

A prime minister is not a president, Sweetie.

[@A.I.WarFare1947]

Canada is owned by the Brits 😂

[@edgarmhtablet]

Guerrero is not in the south 😆😆

[@williambooth3872]

It's the third most southerly state! It's on the south coast, level with Oaxaca and Chiapas...

[@Deutschland8894]

yes it is.

[@user-el4sv1yn1d]

Guerrero its in south mexico..

[@poe6018]

guerrero is south.

[@Tony_chicali]

Where is it then?

[@2Quick1-11]

Damn everyone wants mexicos lithium. This propaganda doesn't work on us Mexicans. We know Morena and AMLO got us!

[@luisarturovazquezoropeza2622]

The only puppets here r EU 2 the americangov;

[@omargnus]

Claudia will win with a big advantage, it will be a woman a prepared, specialized scientist that love our country. She is not an ordinary leader.
If any other country wants success they need to learn from the movement that is occurring in Mexico

[@JOSEHERNANDEZ-qn9cb]

Como dices pendejadas.