Mexico City’s First Female Mayor Tackles a Metropolis on the Brink

Mexico City’s First Female Mayor Tackles a Metropolis on the Brink

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Business, Social Studies

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Claudia Sheinbaum, the first female mayor of Mexico City, aims to tackle the city's challenges, including overpopulation, pollution, and inequality. With a strong scientific background and a Nobel Peace Prize, she plans to transform the city through innovation and a six-year plan focusing on environmental and social equity. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, she has implemented parts of her vision, such as bike lanes. Sheinbaum's strategies include reducing government spending and corruption, promoting public transportation, and enhancing digital access. Her commitment to science and social change drives her efforts to overcome cultural and political obstacles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the major issues faced by Mexico City as mentioned in the video?

Overpopulation and air pollution

Political instability

High unemployment rates

Lack of education facilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Claudia Sheinbaum's background?

She is a renowned chef

She is a famous artist

She is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist

She is a former athlete

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is one of the primary goals of Mayor Sheinbaum's six-year plan?

Building more skyscrapers

Reducing air pollution by 30%

Expanding the airport

Increasing the number of cars

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mayor Sheinbaum plan to fund her initiatives without increasing taxes?

By increasing public transportation fares

By selling city-owned properties

By borrowing from international banks

By reducing government spending and stopping corruption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural challenge does Mayor Sheinbaum face as a female leader in Mexico?

Language barriers

Religious opposition

Machismo culture

Lack of education

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the visible changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Opening of new shopping malls

Introduction of bike lanes

Expansion of the airport

Construction of new highways

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mayor Sheinbaum's approach to achieving social change?

By convincing people through education and dialogue

By enforcing strict laws

By building more prisons

By increasing taxes