Politicians from across America congratulated Claudia Sheinbaumwhose overwhelming victory in Mexico's national elections will make her the first woman in the country's history to hold the office of president.

Politicians from countries such as Brazil, Chile and the United States praised the newly elected president, who won Sunday's election with over 59 percent of the vote.

False tree will represent the left-wing National Renewal Movement (Morena) party when she takes office on October 1.

“I congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as Mexico’s first female president,” said US President Joe Biden he said in a press release on Monday. “I look forward to working closely with President-elect Sheinbaum in the spirit of partnership and friendship that reflects the enduring ties between our two countries.”

False tree will succeed current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known by his initials AMLO, who founded the Morena party. During her campaign, Sheinbaum promised to advance his signature policy goals during her six-year term.

Lopez Obrador will leave office in September as one of the most popular current heads of state and government in the world.

His approval ratings are consistently above 60 percent. According to the opinion polling agency Morning Consult, he is only behind two other politicians in terms of popularity – India's Narendra Modi and Argentina's Javier Milei.

His accomplishments in office include promoting progressive priorities such as expanding social programs for the poor. But Lopez Obrador has also led controversial initiatives, including Expansion of the military mandate and cooperation with the United States to Hard action against migration to the north.

Sheinbaum has a close professional relationship with López Obrador, who appointed her as his environment minister when he headed the Mexico City government in 2000.

Support from Latin America’s left

Leaders of the political left across Latin America, with whom Lopez Obrador has close ties, expressed optimism after Sunday’s vote showed Sheinbaum with clear victory against a conservative coalition.

“I am very happy about her victory because she represents my great friend Lopez Obrador, who has led an extraordinary government,” said Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, adding that he hoped for a further expansion of economic relations between the two countries.

The government of the Chilean President Gabriel Boric also issued a statement expressing hope that Sheinbaum’s election would contribute to a “more inclusive, just, resilient and peaceful region.”

The victory of the Morena party with Sheinbaum is a sign of strength after the left in Latin America has suffered a series of setbacks in recent years. The party is also poised to maintain and possibly even increase its parliamentary majority.

In contrast to Countries like Colombia and Chile, left-wing presidents experienced a decline in popularity as they struggled to achieve their key priorities.

Conservative candidates have won in the presidential election in Ecuador And Argentina over the last year.

Obstacles to equality

Sheinbaum's election in Mexico is historic not only because she was the first woman to lead the country, but also because the country became the first president of Jewish descent.

Sheinbaum, a scientist and energy engineer, was also involved in a 2007 report on climate change that won the Nobel Peace Prize that same year.

In his message celebrating Sheinbaum's victory, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted what her leadership could mean for women and the environment.

“By working together, we will improve the lives of our peoples, including by combating climate change, strengthening international peace and security, promoting gender equality and advancing reconciliation with indigenous peoples,” Trudeau said.

Observers have noted that the election of a woman president in Mexico is a milestone that its northern neighbor, the United States, has not yet achieved. The United States granted women full voting rights in 1920, and Mexico followed in 1953.

Activists warn, however, that Sheinbaum's election does not necessarily represent a turning point for women's rights in the country. Women suffer high level of violence and gender discrimination in Mexico: According to United Nations estimates, an average of ten women are victims of femicide every day.

Sheinbaum's critics also expressed skepticism on the issue of climate change after she promised to continue her predecessor's support for the state-owned oil company Pemex.