History of Claudia Sheinbaum in Timeline
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician and scientist who made history as the first woman elected Head of Government of Mexico City (2018-2023), akin to a state governor. Representing the leftist Juntos Haremos Historia coalition, she is currently running for President of Mexico in the 2024 election. If victorious, she would again break barriers as the country's first female president.
June 1962: Birth of Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum was born in June 1962.
1986: Meeting Carlos Ímaz Gispert
Claudia Sheinbaum's path crossed with Carlos Ímaz Gispert, a prominent figure in politics, in 1986 while he was at Stanford University. This meeting marked the beginning of their personal and political association.
1987: Marriage to Carlos Ímaz Gispert
Claudia Sheinbaum and Carlos Ímaz Gispert formalized their relationship by getting married in 1987. Their union brought together two individuals with a shared interest in politics and public service.
1988: Birth of Daughter
Claudia Sheinbaum experienced the joy of parenthood with the birth of her daughter in 1988. The arrival of her daughter marked a significant personal milestone in her life.
1989: Claudia Sheinbaum Earns Undergraduate Degree in Physics
Claudia Sheinbaum graduated with her undergraduate degree in Physics from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1989.
1991: Claudia Sheinbaum Begins PhD Research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
In 1991, Claudia Sheinbaum embarked on her PhD research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California.
1994: Claudia Sheinbaum Completes PhD Research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Claudia Sheinbaum finished her PhD research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California in 1994.
1994: Claudia Sheinbaum Earns Master's Degree in Energy Engineering
In 1994, Claudia Sheinbaum obtained her master's degree in energy engineering.
1995: Claudia Sheinbaum Obtains PhD in Energy Engineering
Claudia Sheinbaum completed her PhD in energy engineering in 1995.
1995: Claudia Sheinbaum Joins UNAM Faculty
Claudia Sheinbaum joined the faculty at the Institute of Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1995.
1999: Claudia Sheinbaum Receives Best UNAM Young Researcher Award
Claudia Sheinbaum's excellence in engineering and technological innovation was acknowledged when she was honored with the prize of best UNAM young researcher in 1999.
November 2000: Claudia Sheinbaum Appointed to Cabinet of Head of Government
On November 2000, Claudia Sheinbaum was appointed to the cabinet of the Head of Government of Mexico City, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
December 2000: Claudia Sheinbaum Begins Term as Secretary of the Environment
Claudia Sheinbaum officially began her term as the Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City in December 2000.
2000: Claudia Sheinbaum Appointed Secretary of the Environment
Claudia Sheinbaum was appointed as the Secretary of the Environment in 2000 under then-Head of Government, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
May 2006: Claudia Sheinbaum Concludes Term as Secretary of the Environment
Claudia Sheinbaum concluded her term as the Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City in May 2006.
2006: Claudia Sheinbaum Returns to UNAM
After her time in government, Claudia Sheinbaum returned to UNAM in 2006 and continued publishing her work in scientific journals.
2006: Claudia Sheinbaum Concludes Term as Secretary of the Environment
Claudia Sheinbaum concluded her term as the Secretary of the Environment in 2006.
2007: Claudia Sheinbaum Joins Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Claudia Sheinbaum became a part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) at the United Nations in 2007. She contributed to the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report on "Mitigation of climate change," which won the Nobel Peace Prize that year.
October 2012: Inauguration of Mexico City Metro Line 12
Mexico City celebrated the inauguration of Line 12 of its metro system in October 2012. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent figures including the Head of Government of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard, and the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón.
2012: López Obrador Includes Sheinbaum in Proposed Cabinet
As part of his 2012 presidential campaign, López Obrador included Claudia Sheinbaum in his proposed cabinet for the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources.
July 2013: Completion of Metro Line 12 Construction
The construction of Metro Line 12 was deemed definitively completed in July 2013 after undergoing a seven-month review process.
2013: Claudia Sheinbaum Co-authors IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
In 2013, Claudia Sheinbaum co-authored the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, further solidifying her expertise in industry and climate change.
2014: Claudia Sheinbaum Joins López Obrador's Political Movement
In 2014, Claudia Sheinbaum joined López Obrador's political movement that diverged from the established left-wing Party of the Democratic Revolution.
2015: Claudia Sheinbaum Serves as Mayor of Tlalpan
Starting in late 2015, Claudia Sheinbaum served as the mayor of Tlalpan. She later resigned to pursue the candidacy for mayor of Mexico City.
2015: Claudia Sheinbaum Serves as Secretary of the Environment
Claudia Sheinbaum took on the role of Secretary of the Environment in 2015.
2015: Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Delegational Chief of Tlalpan
Claudia Sheinbaum served as the Delegational Chief of the Tlalpan borough from 2015 to 2017.
April 2016: Demolition of Wall and Chapel Damage in Tlalpan
During her time as mayor of Tlalpan, Claudia Sheinbaum faced controversy in April 2016 when city workers, acting under orders to demolish an illegally constructed wall, caused significant damage to the structure of a nearby chapel. The incident sparked accusations and criticism from the local parish priest, Juan Guillermo Blandón Pérez, who alleged that the demolition was carried out without proper notification.
September 2016: Zoning Violations and School Collapse in Tlalpan
During Claudia Sheinbaum's tenure as mayor of Tlalpan in September 2016, the city's Institute for Administrative Verification determined that the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen, a private school, was in violation of zoning regulations. The school building exceeded permitted height limits, and its owner, Mónica García Villegas, was found to have submitted falsified documents. Despite these findings, the school continued to operate.
2016: Separation from Carlos Ímaz Gispert
After many years of marriage, Claudia Sheinbaum and Carlos Ímaz Gispert made the decision to separate in 2016. The end of their marriage marked a significant personal change in Sheinbaum's life.
2016: Relationship with Jesús María Tarriba Unger
Claudia Sheinbaum's personal life took a new turn in 2016 when she began dating Jesús María Tarriba Unger, a financial risk analyst at the Bank of Mexico whom she had known from her time in university.
August 2017: Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Poll for Head of Government Candidacy
In August 2017, Claudia Sheinbaum secured victory in the National Regeneration Movement's poll to determine their candidate for Head of Government of Mexico City.
September 2017: Structural Failures in Metro Line 12 Pre-dating Earthquake
Investigations into the Metro Line 12 collapse revealed that one of the collapsed beams had existing structural failures even before the earthquake that occurred in September 2017. This discovery highlighted the pre-existing vulnerabilities in the elevated section of the line.
December 2017: Claudia Sheinbaum Resigns as Mayor to Register Candidacy
On December 8, 2017, Claudia Sheinbaum decided to resign from her position as mayor of Tlalpan to formally register her candidacy.
2017: Claudia Sheinbaum Faces Accusations Related to School Collapse
During the 2017 Puebla earthquake, there was a tragic collapse at the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen, a private school in Tlalpan. Following this event, members of the Por México al Frente political party accused Claudia Sheinbaum of bearing responsibility for the collapse.
2017: Claudia Sheinbaum Resigns as Delegational Chief of Tlalpan
Claudia Sheinbaum resigned from her position as Delegational Chief of Tlalpan in 2017.
2017: Colegio Enrique Rébsamen School Collapse
Tragedy struck in 2017 when the Colegio Enrique Rébsamen, a private school in Tlalpan, collapsed during an earthquake, resulting in the loss of children's and adults' lives. The incident brought scrutiny upon Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the school's zoning violations during her time as mayor.
April 2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Launches Campaign for Head of Government
Claudia Sheinbaum officially kicked off her campaign for Head of Government on April 1, 2018, highlighting key policy priorities like tackling crime and boosting job creation.
July 2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected Head of Government of Mexico City
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected to a six-year term as the head of government of Mexico City on July 1, 2018.
December 2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Inaugurated as Head of Government
Claudia Sheinbaum was officially inaugurated as Mexico City's head of government on December 5, 2018, marking a historic moment as the first female and first Jewish person to hold the position.
2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Begins Term with High Homicide Rate
At the start of Claudia Sheinbaum's term in 2018, Mexico City had a high homicide rate.
2018: Criticism of Neoliberal Economic Policies
Claudia Sheinbaum has been a vocal critic of the neoliberal economic policies implemented by previous Mexican presidents. She argues that these policies have exacerbated inequality in the country, sparking debates about economic models and social justice.
2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Head of Government of Mexico City
In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum made history by becoming the first woman elected as the Head of Government of Mexico City.
2018: Claudia Sheinbaum Named One of BBC's 100 Women
In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum's achievements and contributions were recognized when she was included in BBC's prestigious list of 100 Women.
June 2019: Claudia Sheinbaum Announces Six-Year Environmental Plan
In June 2019, Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled a comprehensive six-year environmental plan for Mexico City. The plan included ambitious targets for reducing air pollution, expanding green spaces, promoting sustainable waste management, and improving public transportation.
September 2019: Mexico City Metro Modernization Plan
In September 2019, Claudia Sheinbaum announced a significant investment plan to modernize the Mexico City Metro over the following five years. The plan included various improvements such as modernization of infrastructure, new trains, station upgrades, and enhanced user information systems.
2019: Gender-Neutral Uniform Policy
In 2019, Claudia Sheinbaum introduced a gender-neutral uniform policy for students in schools operated by the state. This policy allowed students to choose their uniforms freely, irrespective of their gender.
February 2020: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Following the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Mexico City in February 2020, Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the city's residents, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through reliable sources despite the low risk at the time.
May 2021: Mexico City Metro Line 12 Collapse
Tragedy struck Mexico City in May 2021 when a section of Line 12 of the Mexico City Metro collapsed, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and missing individuals. The incident prompted investigations and raised concerns about the structural integrity of the metro line.
May 2021: Engineering Flaws and Maintenance of Metro Line 12
Following the collapse of a section of Metro Line 12 in May 2021, investigations revealed that engineering flaws had existed in the line since before its inauguration. These flaws worsened over time, necessitating repairs and closures for maintenance.
June 2021: Dismissal of Metro General Director
In the wake of the Metro Line 12 collapse and subsequent investigations, Claudia Sheinbaum made the decision to dismiss Florencia Serranía, the general director of the Mexico City Metro, in June 2021.
2021: Nomination for World Mayor Prize
In recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, Claudia Sheinbaum was nominated for the World Mayor Prize in North America by the City Mayors Foundation in 2021.
2021: Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
Claudia Sheinbaum ordered the removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus from Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma in 2021. She described this action as part of a "decolonization" initiative.
2022: Claudia Sheinbaum Successfully Reduces Homicide Rate
By 2022, Claudia Sheinbaum's administration achieved a significant reduction in the homicide rate in Mexico City.
2022: Championing LGBT Rights and Attending Pride March
In a demonstration of her support for LGBT rights, Claudia Sheinbaum became the first Head of Government of Mexico City to participate in the city's pride march in 2022. Her presence at the event sent a strong message of inclusivity and solidarity with the LGBT community.
June 2023: Claudia Sheinbaum Resigns to Seek Presidential Nomination
In June 2023, Claudia Sheinbaum made the significant decision to resign from her position as head of government to pursue the presidential nomination of the Morena party in the 2024 election.
June 2023: Resignation as Mexico City Mayor
In anticipation of the 2024 presidential election, it was officially announced that Claudia Sheinbaum would be stepping down from her role as Mexico City's mayor in June 2023. This decision marked a significant step in her political career as she prepared to pursue higher office.
September 2023: Securing the Presidential Nomination
Claudia Sheinbaum achieved a major political milestone in September 2023 when she was officially chosen as her party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Her victory over former foreign secretary Marcelo Ebrard solidified her position as a leading contender for the presidency.
November 2023: Marriage to Jesús María Tarriba Unger
Claudia Sheinbaum shared the news of her marriage to Jesús María Tarriba Unger with the public in November 2023, announcing it on social media. Tarriba Unger, a financial risk analyst at the Bank of Mexico, had been her acquaintance from their university days.
2023: Claudia Sheinbaum Concludes Term as Head of Government
Claudia Sheinbaum concluded her term as the Head of Government of Mexico City in 2023.
2024: Claudia Sheinbaum Runs for President of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum is running for President of Mexico in the 2024 general election. If she wins, she will be the first female president of the country.
2024: Claudia Sheinbaum Could Become First Female President of Mexico
If elected in 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum would make history as the first female president of Mexico.
2024: Political Fallout from Metro Collapse and Candidacy
Political analysts speculated that the political ramifications of the Metro Line 12 collapse could potentially impact Claudia Sheinbaum's candidacy in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Some critics argued that Sheinbaum and other leaders should have prioritized and addressed the Metro's infrastructure needs more effectively.
2024: Presidential Election
The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Claudia Sheinbaum's political journey as she prepared to contest the presidential election. Her candidacy and the upcoming election garnered significant attention and anticipation on the national political stage.