Mexico Announces Creation of a Ministry for Women’s Affairs
Mexico will establish a dedicated federal ministry focused on women’s issues, following a thorough review of policy options. The proposal is to reorganize the existing Institute for Women’s Affairs into a formal ministry that will guide national efforts on gender equality, safety, and empowerment.
The leadership of the new Ministry of Women’s Affairs will be appointed by the government. It is reported that Senator Citlali Hernandez Mora, a prominent figure in feminist advocacy and founder of an international organization that unites leftist activists and women politicians across the globe, is slated to head the new department.
The ministry is scheduled to begin operations on October 1, marking a milestone in the country’s approach to gender policy and women’s rights at the federal level.
In other political developments, the Mexican Electoral Tribunal affirmed the victory of Claudia Sheinbaum in the presidential race, with the decision reached by the full council. The ruling confirms Sheinbaum as the winner of the June election after a unanimous vote by the tribunal’s high council members.
On the international front, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended a formal invitation for Sheinbaum to attend the presidential inauguration on October 1. In the wake of the election, Putin congratulated Sheinbaum on her election and looked forward to a productive bilateral relationship.
As Mexico embarks on this transition, the creation of a dedicated ministry signals a heightened institutional commitment to women’s issues and gender-based policy, with expectations for stronger governance, increased oversight, and clearer accountability in programs affecting women across the country.