Challenges in the Life of Claudia Sheinbaum in a Detailed Timeline
Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Claudia Sheinbaum. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic, currently serving as the 66th president of Mexico since October 1, 2024. She is the first woman to hold this position. Prior to her presidency, Sheinbaum served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023.
September 2017: Structural failures on Metro Line 12 before earthquake
In September 2017, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) determined that one of the beams that collapsed on Metro Line 12 already had structural failures since before the earthquake of September 19, 2017.
2017: Accusations of culpability for school collapse
During the 2018 campaign period, Claudia Sheinbaum was accused of being culpable for the collapse of the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen during the 2017 Puebla earthquake.
2017: Colegio Enrique Rébsamen Collapse
In 2017, the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen collapsed during the Puebla earthquake, and Sheinbaum faced criticism for not providing a complete account of the permits for the school's land use, construction, and operation.
2018: Budget data showed fluctuations in the allocation of funds for different transportation systems
Between 2018 and 2023, budget data showed fluctuations in the allocation of funds for different transportation systems.
2018: Homicide rate recorded
In 2018, the homicide rate was 17.9 per 100,000 people.
February 2020: Addressed city about COVID-19
Shortly after the first COVID-19 case in Mexico City was confirmed on February 28, 2020, Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the city, emphasizing that although the risk was low, the population needed to stay informed through official sources.
May 2021: Marcelo Ebrard offers to collaborate after Line 12 collapse
In May 2021, Marcelo Ebrard, serving as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities regarding the Line 12 collapse, stating the work was definitively delivered in July 2013 after reviews.
May 2021: Mexico City Metro Line 12 collapse
In May 2021, a section of Mexico City Metro Line 12 collapsed between the Olivos and Tezonco stations, resulting in 26 deaths, 80 injuries, and five missing individuals.
June 2021: Dismissal of Florencia Serranía Soto
On June 28, 2021, Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed Florencia Serranía Soto, the general director of the Mexico City Metro.
2023: Budget data showed fluctuations in the allocation of funds for different transportation systems
Between 2018 and 2023, budget data showed fluctuations in the allocation of funds for different transportation systems.
November 2024: Congratulations to Donald Trump and Response to Tariff Threats
In November 2024, Sheinbaum congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 United States presidential election. Following Trump's threats of a 25% tariff on Mexican imports, she sent him a letter warning about the risks to common businesses and raised concerns over firearms flowing from the United States to criminal groups in Mexico.
