Claudia Sheinbaum
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Sheinbaum's most notable accolade is the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, shared as an IPCC contributor. In 2025, Forbes ranked her the fifth most powerful woman in the world. In 2026, she was named to the TIME100 Most Influential People list. These honors reflect her impact as a scientist-turned-politician who broke gender and religious barriers to lead Mexico.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded for efforts to build up and disseminate knowledge about climate change, as a member of the IPCC.
Rankings & Lists
World's Most Powerful Women
TIME100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
TIME
2026
TIME100 Most Influential People
Records & Feats
First woman elected President of Mexico
She became the first woman to win the presidency in Mexico's history, winning nearly 60% of the vote in 2024.
First person of Jewish heritage to lead Mexico
Her election made her the first Mexican president of Jewish ancestry.