In an unprecedented moment for Mexico, two female candidates took center stage in the first of three debates ahead of the June 2 presidential election. Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez tackled key issues including health, education, corruption, and violence against women. This historic debate highlighted the changing face of Mexican politics. The National […]
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