Mexico’s elections hand Morena strong agenda mandate

Significance Morena and allies performed strongly at all levels in the general elections, proving popular locally, taking most contested state governorships and securing a two-thirds majority in at least the lower house of Congress. Impacts Sheinbaum will try to reassure international markets, which have reacted negatively to the results, of her intentions. Sheinbaum will cooperate with Washington on issues such as migration and may be less combative than AMLO on some industrial matters. Sheinbaum may face more criticism than male predecessors for perceived failings, raising dissent and mid-term recall referendum risks.