History of Claudia Sheinbaum in Timeline
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a prominent Mexican politician and scientist serving as Mexico's 66th president. Notably, she is the first woman to hold this position. Her presidency commenced on October 1, 2024. Prior to her presidency, she served as the Head of Government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023. Sheinbaum's career reflects a blend of scientific and political pursuits, marking her as a significant figure in Mexican history.
1928: Carlos Sheinbaum's Father Emigrates to Mexico
In 1928, Carlos Sheinbaum's father emigrated from Lithuania to Mexico, working as a jewelry merchant.
1942: Annie Pardo's Family Arrives in Mexico
Annie Pardo's family, fleeing persecution in Bulgaria, arrived in Mexico in 1942.
June 1962: Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's Birth
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was born in June 1962 in Mexico City.
June 1962: Birth of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was born on June 24, 1962, in Mexico City to Carlos Sheinbaum Yoselevitz and Annie Pardo Cemo.
1986: Met Carlos Ímaz Gispert
Claudia Sheinbaum met Carlos Ímaz Gispert in 1986 at Stanford University.
1987: Marriage to Carlos Ímaz Gispert
Claudia Sheinbaum married Carlos Ímaz Gispert in 1987.
1988: Birth of Mariana Ímaz Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum's daughter, Mariana Ímaz Sheinbaum, was born in 1988.
1989: Joins Party of the Democratic Revolution
Claudia Sheinbaum joined the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) in 1989.
1989: Earns Undergraduate Degree in Physics
Sheinbaum completed her undergraduate degree in physics at UNAM in 1989.
1991: Begins Ph.D. Thesis Work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Sheinbaum began her Ph.D. thesis work in 1991 at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
1994: Completes Ph.D. Thesis Work
Sheinbaum finished the work on her Ph.D. thesis in 1994.
1994: Earns Master's Degree
Sheinbaum obtained her master's degree in 1994.
1995: Joins Faculty of UNAM's Institute of Engineering
In 1995, Sheinbaum joined the faculty of the Institute of Engineering at UNAM.
1995: Earns Ph.D. in Energy Engineering
Sheinbaum completed her Ph.D. in energy engineering in 1995.
1999: Receives UNAM Young Researcher Prize
Sheinbaum was awarded the prize for best young UNAM researcher in engineering and technological innovation in 1999.
November 2000: Appointed to López Obrador's Cabinet
Sheinbaum was appointed to Andrés Manuel López Obrador's cabinet in November 2000.
December 2000: Begins as Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City
Sheinbaum's term as Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City began in December 2000.
2000: Begins as Secretary of the Environment in Mexico City
Sheinbaum began her role as Secretary of the Environment in Mexico City in 2000 under Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
2000: PRD Takes Control of Tlalpan
The Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) started governing the Tlalpan borough in 2000.
May 2006: Ends term as Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City
Sheinbaum concluded her term as Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City in May 2006.
2006: Ends term as Secretary of the Environment in Mexico City
Sheinbaum finished her term as Secretary of the Environment in Mexico City in 2006.
2006: Returns to UNAM and Resumes Publishing
Following a period in government, Sheinbaum returned to UNAM and began publishing articles in scientific journals in 2006.
2007: Contributes to IPCC Fourth Assessment Report
In 2007, Sheinbaum contributed to the "Industry" chapter of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report.
October 2012: Inauguration of Metro Line 12 (Previous Administration)
Metro Line 12, which later collapsed, was inaugurated in October 2012 under a previous administration.
2012: Included in López Obrador's Proposed Cabinet
As part of his 2012 presidential campaign, López Obrador included Sheinbaum in his proposed cabinet.
July 2013: Completion of Metro Line 12 by Previous Administration
The construction of Metro Line 12 was reportedly finalized in July 2013 by the previous administration.
2013: Lead Author for IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
Sheinbaum served as a lead author for a chapter in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report in 2013.
2014: Leaves PRD and Joins Morena
In 2014, Sheinbaum left the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) and joined López Obrador's new movement, Morena.
2014: Joins Morena
Sheinbaum joined López Obrador's movement, Morena, in 2014.
2015: Becomes Mayor of Tlalpan
Sheinbaum was elected mayor of Tlalpan in 2015.
2015: Nominated for Mayor of Tlalpan
Sheinbaum was nominated for mayor of Tlalpan in 2015 by the National Regeneration Movement.
April 2016: Chapel Demolition Controversy
In April 2016, a wall adjacent to the Capilla del Señor de los Trabajos was demolished, along with part of the chapel itself, leading to allegations against Sheinbaum.
September 2016: Colegio Enrique Rébsamen Zoning Violation
In September 2016, the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen was found to have violated zoning regulations.
2016: Divorce from Carlos Ímaz Gispert
Claudia Sheinbaum and Carlos Ímaz Gispert divorced in 2016.
2016: Begins Dating Jesús María Tarriba Unger
In 2016, Sheinbaum began dating Jesús María Tarriba Unger, a financial risk analyst.
August 2017: Wins Morena Poll for Head of Government Candidacy
Sheinbaum won the Morena poll to become their candidate for Head of Government of Mexico City in August 2017.
September 2017: Structural Failures in Metro Line 12 Before Earthquake
Investigations revealed that structural failures existed in the collapsed section of Metro Line 12 even before the September 2017 earthquake.
December 2017: Steps Down as Mayor of Tlalpan for Candidacy
In December 2017, Sheinbaum stepped down as mayor of Tlalpan to register her candidacy.
December 2017: Resigns as Mayor of Tlalpan to Run for Head of Government
Sheinbaum resigned from her position as mayor of Tlalpan in December 2017 to run for Head of Government of Mexico City.
2017: Accusations Regarding Colegio Enrique Rébsamen Collapse
In 2017, during her campaign, Sheinbaum faced accusations related to the collapse of the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen school during the Puebla earthquake.
2017: Accusations Related to the Colegio Rébsamen Collapse
In 2017, during her time as Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum faced accusations related to the collapse of the Colegio Rébsamen during the Puebla earthquake.
2017: Ends term as Mayor of Tlalpan
Sheinbaum's time as mayor of Tlalpan concluded in 2017.
2017: Colegio Enrique Rébsamen Collapse
The Colegio Enrique Rébsamen collapsed during the 2017 Puebla earthquake, resulting in casualties and criticism of Sheinbaum's handling of the zoning issue.
April 2018: Campaign Launch and Key Promises
In April 2018, during her campaign launch, Claudia Sheinbaum outlined her priorities, including tackling crime through public hearings, transparent crime statistics, and collaboration with the Security Council. She also pledged to create jobs, maintain pensions for seniors, and expand public transport.
July 2018: Election as Head of Government
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as the Head of Government of Mexico City in July 2018, securing 47.08% of the votes.
December 2018: Inauguration as Head of Government
Sheinbaum's inauguration in December 2018 marked a historic moment as she became the first female and first Jewish Head of Government of Mexico City.
2018: Beginning of term as Head of Government of Mexico City and Recognition by BBC
In 2018, Sheinbaum began serving as the Head of Government of Mexico City. This same year, she was named one of BBC's 100 Women.
2018: Elected Head of Government of Mexico City
Sheinbaum was elected as the Head of Government of Mexico City in 2018.
2018: Public Transportation Budget Allocation (Start of Term)
The allocation of funds for public transportation systems was set at the beginning of Sheinbaum's term in 2018.
2018: Recognition by BBC
In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was recognized for her contributions and named as one of BBC's 100 Women.
2018: Homicide Statistics at the Start of Term
In 2018, at the beginning of Sheinbaum's term, the homicide rate in Mexico City was 17.9 per 100,000 people.
June 2019: Environmental Plan and Sustainability Initiatives
Sheinbaum announced a six-year environmental plan in June 2019, aiming to reduce pollution, increase green spaces, manage waste, improve water services, and promote sustainable transportation.
2019: Cablebús Construction Begins
Construction on the Cablebús cable car system, Lines 1 and 2, commenced in 2019.
2019: Controversy Surrounding King Felipe VI's Non-invitation
In 2019, a controversy arose surrounding the non-invitation of King Felipe VI of Spain to Sheinbaum's inauguration, stemming from a letter sent by then-President López Obrador requesting an apology for historical grievances.
2019: Gender-Neutral Uniform Policy
In 2019, a gender-neutral uniform policy was implemented for students in state-run schools.
2019: Gender Violence Alert and Safety Initiatives
In 2019, responding to concerns about violence against women, Sheinbaum declared a gender violence alert and implemented safety measures such as the SOS hotline and safe pathways.
February 2020: Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
In February 2020, following the first confirmed COVID-19 case, Sheinbaum addressed Mexico City, emphasizing the need for reliable information and preventative measures.
May 2021: Metro Line 12 Collapse
A tragic incident occurred in May 2021 when a section of Metro Line 12 collapsed, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
May 2021: Response to Metro Line 12 Collapse and Previous Administration's Statement
Following the collapse, the previous administration stated that the line was delivered in July 2013 after thorough reviews.
June 2021: Dismissal of Metro Director
In June 2021, the general director of the Mexico City Metro was dismissed following the Line 12 collapse.
2021: Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
As part of a "decolonization" effort, a statue of Christopher Columbus was removed in 2021.
2021: Nomination for World Mayor Prize
Sheinbaum was nominated for the World Mayor Prize in 2021 for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Inauguration of Cablebús Lines and Further Development
Lines 1 and 2 of Cablebús were inaugurated in 2021, and plans for Line 3 were proposed and construction started the same year.
2021: Establishment of Community Centers and UNESCO Recognition
In 2021, community centers called "pilares" were established to promote various activities and received recognition from UNESCO.
2022: Homicide Statistics and Reduction Efforts
By 2022, the homicide rate had decreased to 8.6 per 100,000 people, although the total number of homicides during her term remained higher than those of her predecessors.
2022: Metro Line Modernization and Expansion
In 2022, Sheinbaum initiated the modernization of Metro Line 1 and continued the expansion of Line 12.
2022: Advocacy for Feminist Issues and LGBT+ Rights
In 2022, Sheinbaum, a self-described feminist, implemented gender-neutral school uniforms in Mexico City and became the first Head of Government to attend the city's gay pride march. She also advocates for abortion legalization.
2022: Education Initiatives and Scholarship Program
In 2022, the "Mi Beca para Empezar" scholarship program, providing financial aid to students, was enshrined in Mexico City's constitution. New higher education institutions were also established.
June 2023: Resignation to Pursue Presidential Candidacy
In June 2023, Sheinbaum resigned from her position to participate in the selection process for the presidential candidate.
June 2023: Resigns as Head of Government to Seek Presidential Nomination
In June 2023, Sheinbaum resigned from her position as Head of Government to pursue Morena's presidential nomination.
June 2023: Resignation and Candidacy Announcement
In June 2023, Claudia Sheinbaum resigned from her position as head of government of Mexico City to pursue the presidential candidacy for the Juntos Hacemos Historia coalition. She also addressed speculation about her nationality by releasing her birth certificate, confirming her birth in Mexico City.
September 2023: Secures Morena's Presidential Nomination
Sheinbaum secured the presidential nomination for Morena in September 2023.
November 2023: Winning the Coalition Candidacy and Pre-candidacy Registration
In November 2023, Claudia Sheinbaum was declared the winner of the Juntos Hacemos Historia coalition's internal selection process, becoming their de facto presidential candidate.
November 2023: Marriage to Jesús María Tarriba Unger
In November 2023, Sheinbaum announced her marriage to Jesús María Tarriba Unger in a small civil ceremony.
2023: End of term as Head of Government of Mexico City
Claudia Sheinbaum concluded her service as Head of Government of Mexico City in 2023.
2023: Public Transportation Budget Fluctuations and Criticism
By 2023, the budget allocated to public transportation had seen fluctuations, leading to criticism of Sheinbaum's management despite claims of increased resources.
June 2024: Wins Presidential Election
Claudia Sheinbaum won the general presidential election in June 2024.
October 2024: Fusion of SEGALMEX and DICONSA
On October 22, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum announced the fusion of SEGALMEX and DICONSA into Food for Wellbeing (Alimentación para el Bienestar) to support local producers, offer affordable products, and contribute to food self-sufficiency. DICONSA stores were reorganized, rehabilitated, and rebranded to Wellbeing Stores.
October 2024: Assumes Office as President of Mexico
On October 2024, Sheinbaum officially became the President of Mexico.
October 2024: Claudia Sheinbaum becomes the 66th President of Mexico
On October 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum assumed office as the 66th President of Mexico, making history as the first woman to hold the position.
October 2024: Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict
On October 12, 2024, Sheinbaum expressed support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, condemned the recent violence, and called for greater UN involvement while maintaining Mexico's neutrality.
October 2024: Bill Enshrining Constitutional Supremacy
In October 2024, following a Supreme Court draft opinion challenging the judicial reform, Sheinbaum introduced a bill reinforcing constitutional supremacy.
October 2024: Resumed Diplomatic Relations with U.S. Ambassador
In October 2024, diplomatic relations with the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, resumed. Sheinbaum outlined new protocols requiring communication through official channels.
October 2024: Re-establishment of CFE and Pemex as Public Entities
In October 2024, Sheinbaum published a constitutional amendment restoring the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Pemex as public entities, partially reversing the 2013 energy reform.
October 2024: Acknowledgement of the Tlatelolco Massacre
In October 2024, Sheinbaum issued a decree acknowledging the State's responsibility for the Tlatelolco massacre and offering a public apology.
October 2024: Presidential Inauguration
Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as President of Mexico in October 2024, becoming the first woman and first person of predominantly Jewish heritage to hold the office.
November 2024: Congratulates Trump and Addresses Tariff Threats
In November 2024, Sheinbaum congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election. Following his tariff threats, she warned of reciprocal measures.
November 2024: First Trip Abroad as President & G20 Summit
In November 2024, Sheinbaum made her first international trip as president to the G20 summit. There, she proposed using 1% of global military spending for reforestation, advocated for expanding the UN Security Council, and held bilateral talks with various world leaders.
December 2024: Social Program Elevation and Expansions
In December 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum elevated several social programs to constitutional law. Earlier during her tenure, she introduced the Women's Wellbeing Pension, launched the House to House Health program, and expanded the renamed Rita Cetina Gutiérrez Universal Scholarship program.
December 2024: Ranked Fourth Most Powerful Woman by Forbes
In December 2024, Forbes recognized Sheinbaum as the fourth most powerful woman in the world.
December 2024: Dissolution of Autonomous Bodies and Cabinet Restructuring
In December 2024, Sheinbaum signed a bill dissolving several autonomous bodies and restructuring cabinet positions to streamline government functions.
December 2024: Expansion of Security and Civilian Protection Powers
In December 2024, Sheinbaum signed a bill expanding the powers of the Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection, aiming to improve crime-fighting efforts.
2024: Political Fallout and Impact on Presidential Candidacy
The Metro Line 12 collapse and its aftermath were anticipated to potentially impact Sheinbaum's presidential candidacy in 2024.
2024: Expansion of Mexico's Passenger Rail Network
In 2024, Sheinbaum initiated the expansion of Mexico's passenger rail network, including completing the Tren Maya and announcing plans for new lines.
2024: Ranked on Forbes List of Powerful Women
In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was ranked 4th on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
2024: Port Modernization Investment
In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum announced a MX$33 billion investment to modernize six ports across Mexico: Ensenada, Baja California; Manzanillo, Colima; Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán; Acapulco, Guerrero; Veracruz, Veracruz; and Progreso, Yucatán.
February 2025: Tariff Dispute and Border Security Agreement with Trump
In February 2025, after Trump imposed tariffs, Sheinbaum threatened retaliation. An agreement was reached to suspend tariffs, with Mexico deploying troops to the border and the US addressing arms trafficking.