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Why Mexico’s election holds greater significance than ever for the US ========== Mexico's general election on June 2 is set to become the largest in the country's history, with over 98 million eligible voters, around 70,000 candidates, and over 20,000 public offices up for contention. The country is likely to elect its first female president, with the two front-runners being Claudia Sheinbaum of the Morena party and Xóchitl Gálvez, backed by an opposition coalition. The election gains significance as it coincides with the US presidential election and occurs during a period of transition in the relationship between the two nations. Mexico became the United States' top trading partner last year, surpassing China and Canada, due to geopolitical issues and the rearrangement of supply chains. The next president of Mexico will have to deal with legal disputes filed by the US and Canada within the framework of the USMCA trade agreement. Migration is a shared concern, but it is lower on Mexican politicians' agenda than in the US. The next Mexican government will need to assume responsibility for the large migrant population. #Mexico #Election #Us #FemalePresident #Trade #Usmca #Migration https://www.wionews.com/world/why-mexicos-election-holds-greater-significance-than-ever-for-the-us-727631