Mexico edges closer to electing first woman president

By George Wright Mexico appears all but certain to elect its first ever female head of state after Claudia Sheinbaum was confirmed as the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election. The former Mexico City mayor will face off against Xóchitl Gálvez, who is leading the opposition collation. Ms Sheinbaum, a 61-year-old trained scientist, is…