Editorial: El Mundo

Nov. 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani emerges as a Democratic star and global left influencer as mayor of New York.
His mayoralty is seen as a laboratory for progressive policies, including free public transportation, free daycare, and rent freezes for protected housing.
This radical stance contributes to the gap with conservative America and increases tensions within the Democratic Party, worrying the moderate wing.
Mamdani's victory is seen as a punishment to Donald Trump and confirmation of the growing polarization in the United States.
As the first socialist and Muslim mayor of New York, Mamdani represents the divide between the militant left and Trumpism.
His success, and that of the Democratic governors of Virginia and New Jersey, brings relief to a party weakened since Joe Biden's replacement by Kamala Harris.
This election serves as a warning that discontent with Trump's direction favors candidates who represent the opposite extreme.

Conclusion: Mamdani's victory not only denotes a reaction against Trump's policies, but also reflects a growing polarization in the United States and internal tensions within the Democratic Party.