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Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexican politician, scientist, academic

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the first woman and Jewish person elected as Head of Government of Mexico City, is a candidate for President of Mexico in the 2024 election. She has a Ph.D. in energy engineering and has contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. She emphasizes curbing crime and enforcing zoning laws.

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Timeline

1962-06-24
Birth of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic, was born in Mexico City.
1983-08-31
Construction Permit for Enrique Rébsamen Private School
The Urban Planning Office of the Tlalpan Delegation issued a construction permit for the Enrique Rébsamen Private School in 1983, during the tenure of the head of the Federal District Department, Ramón Aguirre Velázquez, and the delegational chief in Tlalpan, Guillermo Nieves Jenkin.
1986
Meeting Carlos Ímaz Gispert
In 1986, Claudia Sheinbaum met politician Carlos Ímaz Gispert, whom she later married. They were married from 1987 to 2016.
1987
Marriage to Carlos Ímaz Gispert
In 1987, Claudia Sheinbaum married politician Carlos Ímaz Gispert, with whom she had one daughter. The marriage lasted until 2016.
1988
Birth of Mariana
Claudia Sheinbaum's daughter, Mariana, was born in 1988.
1989
Sheinbaum Earned Undergraduate Degree in Physics
In 1989, Claudia Sheinbaum earned an undergraduate degree in physics from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
1995-05
Sheinbaum Completed PhD in Energy Engineering
In May 1995, Claudia Sheinbaum completed her PhD in energy engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
1998-06
Educational Achievement of Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum studied environmental engineering, earning a Master’s at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and a PhD at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA.
1999
Best UNAM Young Researcher Prize
In 1999 she received the prize of best UNAM young researcher in engineering and technological innovation.
2000-01-01
Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City
Claudia Sheinbaum served as the Secretary of the Environment of Mexico City from 2000 to 2006 during Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term as mayor.
2000-12-05
Claudia Sheinbaum appointed as Secretary of the Environment of the Federal District
Claudia Sheinbaum served as the Secretary of the Environment of the Federal District from December 5, 2000, to May 15, 2006, under the mayoralty of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
2007
Nobel Prize for Peace
Sheinbaum shared the 2007 Nobel Prize for Peace for her work on the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlighting her scientific research and policy advocacy on matters of energy efficiency, sustainability, and the environment.
2013
Sheinbaum Co-authored IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
In 2013, Claudia Sheinbaum co-authored the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report alongside 11 other experts in the field of industry.
2014-01-01
Joining López Obrador's Morena Party
In 2014, Claudia Sheinbaum joined López Obrador's Morena Party, which broke away from the mainstream left-wing party, the Party of the Democratic Revolution.
2015-01-01
7th Delegational Chief of Tlalpan
Sheinbaum held the position of the 7th Delegational Chief of Tlalpan from 2015 to 2017.
2015-10-01
Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Delegational Chief of Tlalpan
On October 1, 2015, Claudia Sheinbaum took office as the 7th Delegational Chief of Tlalpan, succeeding Héctor Hugo Hernández Rodríguez.
2016-04-29
Demolition of Chapel in Colonia Cultura Maya
On April 29, 2016, a chapel in the Colonia Cultura Maya, Tlalpan, was demolished during Claudia Sheinbaum's tenure as Delegational Chief of Tlalpan. The demolition sparked controversy as it was alleged to have been carried out without prior notification.
2017-09-01
Election as Head of Government of Mexico City
On 1 July 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as the head of government of Mexico City, becoming the first elected female head of government and the first Jewish head of government in Mexico City.
2017-09-19
2017 Puebla Earthquake and Collapse of Enrique Rébsamen Private School
During the 2017 Puebla earthquake, the Enrique Rébsamen Private School in Tlalpan, where 19 children and seven adults died, partially collapsed. It was revealed that the building infringed on the use of land and exceeded the allowed number of levels.
2018-01-01
Election as mayor of Mexico City
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected mayor of Mexico City in 2018, becoming the first woman and Jew to hold this position.
2018-07-01
Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mayor of Mexico City
On July 1, 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected as the mayor of Mexico City, winning nearly 50% of the vote against six other candidates. This marked a significant milestone as she became the first female mayor of Mexico City.
2018-07-02
First Jewish Mayor of Mexico City
On July 2, 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as the first Jewish and female mayor of Mexico City.
2018-07-25
Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico City's First Female Mayor
Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as the first female mayor of Mexico City, marking a historic moment in the city's political landscape.
2018-11-09
Claudia Sheinbaum Visits Berkeley Lab
Mexico City Mayor-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum visited Berkeley Lab on November 9, 2018.
2018-12-05
Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Head of Government of Mexico City
Claudia Sheinbaum assumed office as the 8th Head of Government of Mexico City on December 5, 2018, succeeding Miguel Ángel Mancera.
2018-12-17
Claudia Sheinbaum's Family Background
Claudia Sheinbaum's family background reveals that her parents, who are scientists, are descendants of Jewish immigrants from Bulgaria and Lithuania, providing insight into her cultural heritage.
2019-06-06
Promise of Water Service for Everyone
The mayor of Mexico City announced a plan to provide water service for everyone within six years, addressing a critical need for the city's residents and demonstrating a commitment to improving living conditions.
2019-12-13
Claudia Sheinbaum, la científica que gobernará CDMX
Claudia Sheinbaum, known as a scientist, assumed office as the governor of Mexico City on December 13, 2019.
2020-09-29
Claudia Sheinbaum's Stance on Feminism and Violence
Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her feminist beliefs while emphasizing that she does not support violence.
2020-10-27
COVID-19 Diagnosis
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum tested positive for COVID-19 on October 27, 2020, but remained asymptomatic.
2021-01-01
Nomination for the World Mayor Prize
Sheinbaum was nominated by the City Mayors Foundation for the World Mayor Prize in 2021 in North America for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.
2022-06-25
Claudia Sheinbaum's Attendance at LGBT+ March
Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first Chief of Government to attend an LGBT+ march.
2023-01-01
Listing as one of BBC's 100 Women
In 2023, Claudia Sheinbaum was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
2023-03-14
Claudia Sheinbaum's Potential Candidacy
Claudia Sheinbaum is speculated to be a potential candidate for Mexico's next leader.
2023-06-01
Resignation as mayor of Mexico City
Sheinbaum resigned as mayor in June 2023.
2023-06-09
Nomination of Sheinbaum for Best Mayor
Claudia Sheinbaum was nominated as the best mayor in the world for her handling of the pandemic, showcasing her impactful leadership and recognition on the global stage.
2023-06-12
Mexico City Mayor Resigns
The mayor of Mexico City resigned from her position in order to run for the country's first female president. This move marks a significant step towards potentially electing the first female president in Mexico's history.
2023-06-16
Claudia Sheinbaum becoming the first woman to lead the fate of Mexico
After leaving her post as the mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum aims to become the first woman to lead the fate of Mexico by running for the presidency, marking a significant moment in the country's political history.
2023-08-27
Claudia Sheinbaum Campaign Event
Claudia Sheinbaum attended a campaign event for the Morena primary in Xalapa, Mexico.
2023-09-06
Claudia Sheinbaum Named Presidential Candidate
Claudia Sheinbaum was named as the presidential candidate of the ruling Morena party for the upcoming presidential election in Mexico. This marks a significant step in her political career.
2023-10-05
Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Morena's Presidential Candidate
Claudia Sheinbaum is chosen as the presidential candidate for the political party Morena to contest in the upcoming elections for the Presidency of the Republic. She aims to become the first female president in Mexico's history.
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Claudia Sheinbaum

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