Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as president of Mexico (+Photos)

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in this Tuesday as the first woman to become president of the United Mexican States.

Sheinbaum arrived at the San Lázaro campus, headquarters of the Chamber of Deputies of Congress, shortly before 11:30 am local time to be sworn in as president of Mexico.

«Honorable Congress of the Union, people of Mexico, I protest to uphold and ensure that the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States and the laws that emanate from it are upheld, and to loyally and patriotically carry out the position of president of the republic that the people have conferred on me. », declared Sheinbaum when taking the oath.

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in

The outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024), handed the presidential sash to the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Ifigenia Martínez, who placed the tricolor garment on Sheinbaum, the first woman to govern the country after more than 200 years. years of being a republic.

Upon arrival, legislators (deputies and senators) shouted several slogans, including “president” and “it is an honor to be with Claudia today.”

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as president

Around 10:20 in the morning Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who ceased to be constitutional president the first minute of this Tuesday, left his home, located on Cuitláhuac Street in the Tlalpan mayor’s office.