The leading candidates in Mexico’s presidential election held final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday’s vote.
Whether it’s Claudia Scheinbaum, a close ally of the left-wing incumbent Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or Xochitel, a former senator from the country’s main center-right party Galvez will almost certainly become the country’s first female leader.
Ms. Sheinbaum, the clear favorite, told a crowd in Mexico City’s central Zocalo square that Mexico had “changed profoundly” since President Obrador was elected in 2018.
“I am clear that my obligation is to lead Mexico on the path of peace, security, democracy, freedom and justice,” she said.
Challenger Ms Galvez, who has criticized President Obrador over the prevalence of organized crime in the country, held a closing event in the northern city of Monterrey.
“You will have the bravest president ever,” she said. “I will protect your family. I will protect your son. I will take care of your daughter. Don’t forget that.”
In this election, voters will also cast their ballots for hundreds of congressional representatives and thousands of local offices across the country.
This event has been The most violent in the country’s historyTo date, approximately 200 civil servants, politicians and candidates have been assassinated.
Whoever wins the presidency will face a stagnant economy, increased violence and a steady influx of immigrants trying to enter the United States through Mexico.
