Claudia Sheinbaum Secures Two-Thirds of Legislative Seats in Mexico

Jun 12, 2024, 10:19 AM

Mexican President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s coalition has secured two-thirds of the seats in both the lower house and the senate, according to the leader of the ruling party on Sunday. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist, faces significant energy pressures as she prepares to take office. Despite her landslide victory being seen as a democratic triumph, some analysts, including Enrique Krauze, argue it represents a step backward. Additionally, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is accused by JP Spinetto of creating conditions that may lead to increased volatility, potentially setting Sheinbaum up for a challenging start.