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Claudia Scheinbaum's Rise
- Claudia Scheinbaum is Mexico's first female president and was elected in a landslide.
- She leads the Morena party, promising continuity and data-driven governance in a turbulent time.
Morena Party's Nuanced Leftism
- Morena is considered a leftist party though it has nuanced policies including militarization.
- It focuses on social support programs but also supports pro-business trade policies.
Mexico's Drug Trade Challenge
- Mexico struggles with drug trafficking due to U.S. demand and proximity.
- Efforts to curb drug trade like fentanyl seizures under Scheinbaum's government have uncertain impact so far.