Mexico’s first female president, Biden’s Gaza plan, Proud Boys and live shopping
Jun 3, 2024
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Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, discusses her landslide victory. They also cover Biden's Gaza peace plan, the resurgence of the Proud Boys, and Zara's live online shopping experiment.
Mexico elects its first female president with a landslide victory, marking a historic moment for gender equality.
Israel agrees to a framework deal proposed by Biden for ending the Gaza war, sparking mixed reactions domestically.
Deep dives
Historic Election of Mexico's First Female President
Mexico makes history by electing Claudia Sheimbal as the first female president, with a record-breaking 58% of the vote. This victory marks the end of Mexico's most violent election, with 38 candidates murdered. The election also saw two deaths at polling stations. In South Africa, the African National Congress loses its majority for the first time in 30 years, leading to a potential power-sharing deal and the search for a new president.
Developments in Gaza Conflict and Rise of Proud Boys
OPEC Plus extends oil output cuts into 2025 to stabilize the market amidst low demand and US production. Israel accepts a Gaza war deal proposed by US President Joe Biden, met with mixed reactions domestically. The Proud Boys, an extremist group regaining strength, are generating concerns about election-related violence. Zara ventures into live online shopping, inspired by China's popular format, to engage Western shoppers through influencer-led, fast-paced product showcases and direct buying options.
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Global Events and the Resurgence of the Proud Boys
A Benjamin Netanyahu aide confirms Israel accepts a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war being advanced by US president Joe Biden. The militant, all-male group Proud Boys is regrouping and regaining strength, stoking concern of extremist violence around the US election. Fashion retailer Zara experiments with live online shopping. Plus Claudia Sheinbaum wins a landslide election victory to become Mexico’s first woman president.
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