President Claudia Sheinbaum waves to supporters in the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, on the day of her inauguration, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a media briefing from the National Palace in Mexico City, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, the morning after her inauguration.

MEXICO CITY — Mexicans will likely choose the first female president in the country’s history Sunday between a former academic who promises to further the current leader’s populist policies ...