POLITICS
Who is Rodrigo Imaz Alarcón, Claudia Sheinbaum’s son, and what does he do?
Rodrigo Imaz Alarcón is actually the son of Claudia Sheinbaum’s ex-husband, PRD member Carlos Imaz Gispert and his first wife, however, they are very close.
With Claudia Sheinbaum readying herself to be the first female president of Mexico, after winning the 2024 general election, the spotlight has turned on her and her family. Here’s a closer look at her son, Rodrigo Imaz Alarcón, and the nature of their relationship
Meet Claudia Sheinbaum’s stepson, Rodrigo
It’s worth noting that Rodrigo is actually the son of Sheinbaum’s ex-husband, politician Carlos Imaz Gispert, and his first wife, Sandra Alarcón. The couple separated when Rodrigo was very young, and Claudia raised him as her own after marrying Imaz Gispert in 1987.
Despite Sheinbaum and Imaz Gispert’s divorce in 2016, after nearly 30 years of marriage, Claudia and Rodrigo have always maintained a close and affectionate relationship. She considers him her son and has kept a strong bond with him, especially since learning she would become a grandmother.
Rodrigo Imaz Alarcón: soccer star turned artist
Rodrigo studied at UNAM and completed a Master’s in Artistic Practice in Valencia, Spain, where he graduated with honors. He has also participated in scholarship programs for international studies, such as those offered by the Jumex Foundation and the National Fund for Culture and the Arts. Additionally, he has gained experience at the University Center for Cinematographic Studies (CUEC-UNAM).
Although his interest in soccer initially seemed like just a hobby, Rodrigo has integrated his skills with the ball into his work as an artist. This is evident in his latest installation, “Balón ponchado,” exhibited in 2002 in the courtyard of the Palacio de Autonomía at UNAM. Rodrigo had to abandon his passion for sports due to an injury that prevented him from continuing, leading him to focus on art instead.