Claudia Sheinbaum's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Claudia Sheinbaum. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1999: Received UNAM young researcher prize
In 1999, Claudia Sheinbaum received the prize for being the best UNAM young researcher in engineering and technological innovation.
August 2017: Won poll for Head of Government candidate
In August 2017, Claudia Sheinbaum secured first place in a poll by Morena to determine the party's candidate for the head of government of Mexico City.
July 2018: Elected Head of Government of Mexico City
On July 1, 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was elected head of government of Mexico City.
2018: Elected Head of Government of Mexico City
In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was elected head of government of Mexico City.
2018: Named one of BBC's 100 Women
In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was named one of BBC's 100 Women.
2021: Nominated for World Mayor Prize
In 2021, Claudia Sheinbaum was nominated by the City Mayors Foundation for the World Mayor Prize in North America for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.
2021: UNESCO award for pilares
In 2021, Community centers called pilares were recognized with an award from UNESCO.
2022: Homicide rate reduced
In 2022, the homicide rate was reduced to 8.6 per 100,000 people.
September 2023: Secured Morena's presidential nomination
In September 2023, Claudia Sheinbaum secured Morena's presidential nomination.
June 2024: Won the general election
In June 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum won the general election.
June 2024: Sheinbaum projected as winner of presidential election
On June 2, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was projected as the winner of the presidential election, becoming the virtual president-elect; on June 6, district tallies confirmed her landslide victory.
October 2024: Assumed office as president
On October 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum assumed office as the 66th president of Mexico.
October 2024: Sheinbaum sworn in as president
On October 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as president, becoming the first woman and first person of Jewish heritage to hold the office.
December 2024: Classified as fourth most powerful woman in the world
In December 2024, Forbes classified Claudia Sheinbaum as the fourth most powerful woman in the world.
