Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum is the current President of Mexico. She is newsworthy due to her response to recent actions by the United States regarding Cuba, as well as dealing with violence within Mexico. Specifically, the Trump administration is threatening tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, a move Sheinbaum has warned could trigger a humanitarian crisis. Mexico has been a key oil supplier to Cuba, and Sheinbaum has stated that any decision to sell or give oil to Cuba is a sovereign one, despite halting a recent shipment. She has also appealed to South Korea for more BTS concerts in Mexico. Domestically, Sheinbaum is dealing with a surge in violence, exemplified by a recent mass shooting at a football match in central Mexico that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Her leadership is significant as she navigates complex international relations and addresses internal security challenges.