The communist jihadist Zohran Mamdani won the election and is the new mayor of New York City.
The communist Zohran Mamdani won the election and is the new mayor of New York City
porEditorial Team
Argentina
The victory of the democratic communist has caused great concern among the New York population, who are already considering leaving the city
In an election that shook the city's political landscape, State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdaniachieved a stunning victory in the race for New York City mayor.
The Ugandan-born, Indian-American politician, a member of the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, secured around 49% of the vote against former state governor Andrew Cuomo, establishing himself as the first Muslim mayor in the city's history.
However, his victory has been surrounded by controversy, harsh criticism, and warnings about the consequences of his government program, which many describe as the most radical in decades.
""This is not a party's victory, but a movement's,"" Mamdani declared before a crowd in Astoria, Queens. ""We're going to build a city where wealth serves the people, not the other way around.""
El yihadista se impuso frente al ex gobernador Andrew Cuomo, quien se postuló como independiente
Mamdani's campaign, driven by grassroots organizations and backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), focused on ambitious proposals such as free public transportation, higher taxes on the wealthy, total rent control, and a massive expansion of public housing.
His critics accuse him of promoting a populist discourse that divides New Yorkers between "rich and poor," and of lacking a realistic plan to fund his promises. Economic analysts warn that his policies could trigger a capital flight, a reduction in employment, and an increase in the municipal deficit.
""Zohran Mamdani represents an extreme ideological vision that puts New York's fiscal stability at risk,"" said Thomas Greer, former director of the city's Chamber of Commerce. ""If he implements what he promises, we could see a local recession in less than a year.""
Business and financial sectors have reacted with alarm to the announcement of his victory. The local business confidence index fell in the first hours after the results were confirmed, while some real estate leaders warned that freezing or reducing rents will discourage investment and destroy jobs.
Los sectores financieros han recibido la victoria de Mamdani con grandes preocupaciones
Criticism also extends to the area of public safety. Mamdani has defended ""deep reform"" policies for the New York Police Department (NYPD), including budget cuts and the redistribution of funds toward social programs. His opponents accuse him of endangering public safety in a city that is still struggling with the post-pandemic crime surge.
""Mr. Mamdani wants to dismantle what keeps this city safe,"" stated former mayor Eric Adams, who warned that ""without a strong police system, New York risks returning to the chaos of the 70s and 80s.""
Even within his own party, Mamdani faces resistance. Figures such as Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Chuck Schumer have called for ""caution"" and to ""govern for all New Yorkers, not just for an ideological minority."".
La gobernadora demócrata del estado no se ha mostrado muy satisfecha con la victoria del comunista
Some Democrats fear that his victory will strengthen the Republican argument that large Democratic cities are "out of control." On social media, President Donald Trump described the election as ""a tragedy for New York"" and said that left-wing radicals ""now control the country's financial capital."".
In his victory speech, Mamdani insisted that his policies will not destroy the economy, but rather ""will democratize it."" However, fiscal experts are already warning that his plan to fund social programs through luxury property taxes could generate litigation and massive evasion.
With a deeply divided city, Mamdani's arrival at City Hall promises an era of political confrontation. His administration, celebrated by progressive sectors and climate activists, will face skepticism from business elites, conservative media, and the majority of New York's population.
El presidente Trump ha lanzado fuertes críticas contra Mamdani por sus delirantes propuestas
