Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum gestures during her swearing-in ceremony at Congress, in Mexico City, Mexico, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president on Tuesday, vowing to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.

Sheinbaum, a 62-year-old scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, took the oath of office and received the presidential sash in a boisterous ceremony in Mexico's Congress, which marks the start of her six-year term.