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Claudia Sheinbaum, the first Jewish mayor of Mexico City, speaks during a press conference in Mexico City, Aug. 1, 2018. (Carlos Tischler/Getty Images via JTA)
December 7, 2018, 12:41 pm
Mexico City’s Jewish mayor wants to be identified by policies, not ethnicity
Like many other liberal, secular politicians around the world, Claudia Sheinbaum rarely identifies publicly as Jewish
By Alan Grabinsky
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (R) raises the hand of Mexico City's new mayor Claudia Sheinbaum (L), after her swearing-in ceremony at the local Congress in Mexico City on December 05, 2018 (ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP)
December 6, 2018, 12:48 am
Jewish scientist, first woman elected mayor of Mexico City, takes office
Claudia Sheinbaum, an ally of Mexico’s new left-wing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, issues strong anti-corruption message at inauguration
By Yussel GONZALEZ
Newly elected Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, running for "Juntos haremos historia" party, waves to his supporters after winning general elections, in Mexico City, on July 1, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / ALFREDO ESTRELLA)
July 2, 2018, 5:57 am
Leftist candidate sweeps to victory in Mexico, marking major shift
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and insurgent Morena party ride public anger over violence and corruption to win, breaking century-long dominance by conservative factions
By AFP
Claudia Sheinbaum of the "Juntos haremos historia" coalition party, gives her thumb up after casting her vote during the general elections in Mexico City, on July 1, 2018. (AFP/ Bernardo Montoya)
July 2, 2018, 2:44 am
Mexico City elects first-ever Jewish mayor, exit poll shows
Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum, allied with left-wing presidential candidate, projected to take helm of largest city in North America, also becoming first woman elected to post
By AFP and TOI staff
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