Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico's first woman president

Claudia Sheinbaum addresses supporters after the National Electoral Institute announced she held an irreversible lead in the race in Mexico City, early Monday (June 3). - Photo: AP Photo / Eduardo Verdugo

MEXICO CITY (AFP): Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday (June 2), preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence.

Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory.