Claudia Sheinbaum, a scientist with a background in energy engineering, is set to become Mexico's first female president. She campaigned on a promise of continuity and has aligned herself with her mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. However, Sheinbaum has her own approach and likes to rely on data. She has shown this in her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, where she took a different approach from López Obrador. Sheinbaum's victory marks a significant milestone for women in Mexico, but challenges remain in addressing gender violence and inequality.