Claudia Sheinbaum’s dispassionate style on the campaign trail was once seen as such a political weakness that her opponent in last year’s Mexican presidential election branded her “The Ice Queen.”

Unlike Canada’s Trudeau, Sheinbaum has been more diplomatic while insisting on protecting Mexican interests. Here’s why.

In Canada, the ruling Liberal Party hadn't led in national polls since February 2021. Now, according to a recent Ipsos survey, they lead the oppositon Conservatives, 38% to 36%.