Mexico's First Female President Faces Complex Climate and Energy Challenges

Claudia Sheinbaum, a former climate scientist, must balance renewable energy ambitions with the realities of an oil-dependent economy.

Sheinbaum's scientific background shapes her fact-driven approach to governance.
Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, presents significant financial and environmental hurdles.
Her administration aims to invest $14 billion in renewable energy projects.
Sheinbaum must navigate political pressures to continue her predecessor's policies.
The new president's tenure begins amid severe climate impacts, including extreme heat and water shortages.