The 2019 Mexican presidential election is shaping up to be an exciting one, as a record number of female candidates are competing to become the first woman president of Mexico. This year, there are four different female candidates vying for the position, each with their own unique perspectives and plans for the country.
María de Jesús Patricio Martínez, known better as “Marichuy”, is an independent candidate who has garnered a great deal of attention due to her involvement in local issues and her keen knowledge of Mexican politics. Marichuy is the first indigenous woman to run for the presidency of Mexico and has spearheaded initiatives to combat poverty and promote indigenous rights throughout her career. Her campaign platform focuses on providing better jobs, education and support for the rural and indigenous population.
Another female presidential hopeful is Addy Noemi Juárez, who is running as an independent and is best known for her activism on the issues of gender equality and LGBT rights. Juárez has served as the president of Feministas Unidas and has vowed to work to close the gender gap in Mexico. Her platform includes a commitment to reducing inequality for women and LGBT+ individuals in Mexico and increasing access to education, health care and economic opportunity.
Leftist candidate Delfina Gómez is the current mayor of the City of Texcoco and the first independent candidate to win a mayoral seat in Mexico. Her campaign platform includes progressive proposals such as providing free public education and healthcare, and combating climate change.
The fourth female candidate is Margarita Zavala, a former first lady of Mexico and the leader of the right-wing National Action Party. Her campaign focuses on efforts to improve the security and economy in the country, as well as providing more opportunities for small businesses.
No matter which woman is elected, it is certain that this election in Mexico will be a historic one. All four of these female candidates have the potential to make significant changes to the country and to be an example to other Latin American countries of how female political engagement can have tangible results. The 2019 Mexican presidential election is one to watch and will no doubt be remembered as a milestone in Mexican history.