Mary Sanchez: Mexico elected its first female president. But has it marched past its own machismo?

In Mexico, congratulations can quickly turn into criticisms and even condolences.

The women of Mexico received both recently, in rapid succession, facts that only underscore the implied sexism of critics in recent days.

Is Mexico moving forward or backward with a woman now leading the nation? They ask.

More pointedly, will more Mexican women in elected leadership mean that the corruption and violence that has undercut much progress for our southern neighbor will finally meet their match?

Mexico is North America’s largest