Chapter 1
The Scientist Who Said Her Own Name
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration speech, October 1, 2024.
Video from Grupo Fórmula, in Spanish. Open it on YouTube
Also worth a look: Her oath of office (4 minutes), from Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.
Think about it
Which of these arguments would you want more evidence on before deciding what you think?
More questions from this chapter
- The dancer or the physicist. After 13 years of ballet, Claudia gave it up for physics. Have you ever had to choose between two things you loved? How did you decide?
- Blame. When the school collapsed in her borough, Claudia said she wasn’t responsible. Many people disagreed. When something goes wrong on a leader’s watch, how much of it is her fault?
Your turn: What two interests would you hate to choose between? Could they actually help each other?
For parents and teachers: these videos come from news organizations and official channels. You may want to watch first with younger readers.