¡Presidenta! ¡Presidenta!

It’s been about a week since I got back from the Texas Legislative Delegation’s 7-day visit to Mexico. What a time to be there! This photo captures some of the energy we shared, in that insufficient way that photos can, from a balcony above Zócalo Square where history was unfolding before us.

Claudia Sheinbaum took the oath of office and became Mexico’s 66th president. A respected scientist and an experienced politician, she is the first woman ever to lead the country. She enters the office amidst great change – in politics, technology, industry and culture. You could feel the hope and apprehension, the pure excitement in the air, there at Zócalo Square, and everywhere in that big, big city.

It was the highlight of a trip that had many great moments. 

In an important way, seeing Mexico inaugurate President Sheinbaum felt like a call to action. Given that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is up for renewal in 2026, as a father, I wondered, will my daughter see – will the world see – the first major international trade agreement negotiated by two women as heads of state? I hope so. 

First we must elect the first female president of our nation.