Left-wing government candidate Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico’s first female president after her rivals conceded in an election marred by political violence. “I would like to thank the millions of Mexican women and men who voted for us on this historic day,” said Sheinbaum, as supporters gathered in Mexico City to celebrate with fireworks. The 61-year-old led on 57.9% of the vote with around two-thirds of ballots counted, the national electoral institute said on Monday. Her main rival Xóchitl Gálvez came in second with around 29%, the authority said, with Jorge Álvarez Máynez from t…