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Elvia Díaz: Mexico's on track to elect its first woman president — how it could impact Arizona

By Lauren Gilger
Published: Monday, September 18, 2023 - 10:40am

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Mexico is on course to elect its first woman president.

Xóchitl Gálvez and Claudia Sheinbaum
Associated Press
Xóchitl Gálvez (left) and Claudia Sheinbaum

In what will be an historic election next summer, there are two candidates in the running: Both women, but with very different views on where to take the country. Elvia Díaz says whoever wins could have a major impact on border states like Arizona — from energy policy to our manufacturing capability. 

Díaz is the editorial page editor of the Arizona Republic, and she joined The Show to discuss the election.

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