MEXICO’S incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum has announced five additional members for her future cabinet, presenting a group of scientists and former colleagues.

Luz Elena Gonzalez, an expert in sustainable development, will be the next secretary of energy. Ms Sheinbaum highlighted Ms Gonzalez’s experience in renewables and finances as aiding the department’s relationship with state-run companies like oil giant Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission.

Ms Sheinbaum also appointed Raquel Buenrostro as secretary of public administration.

Ms Buenrostro, who served for more than two decades in government tax, treasury and economic agencies, was described by the future president as an “incorruptible woman” with 28 years of experience in public administration.

David Kershenobich, a renowned researcher, will be the next secretary of health. Jesus Antonio Esteva Medina, secretary of infrastructure of Mexico City, will be in charge of the department of communications and transportation.

Edna Elena Vega Rangel, who also previously worked for the Mexico City government, will head the secretary of agrarian, territorial, and urban development.

The day after the June 2 election, Ms Sheinbaum confirmed that Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la O would continue in his role.

The question remains who will be in charge of security, a department tasked with the great responsibility of securing the nation in the face of increasing violence that plagues the country.

Last week Sheinbaum announced her first Cabinet picks, presenting an even gender distribution, as well as a heavy presence from academia and her prior administration as Mexico City’s mayor.