There’s been outsize international attention on the next mayor of New York City. Today, I write about why.
Tag: Elections, Mayors
Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel
“The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.
Far Right Targets Similarities Between Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan
Zohran Mamdani, the leading contender in the Nov. 4 New York election, and Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, are liberal and Muslim, but they’re navigating varied politics, communities and cities.
Zelensky Revokes Odesa Mayor’s Citizenship, Amid Feud With Local Leaders
Ukraine’s security services said the mayor held Russian citizenship, which is forbidden, but he denied the accusation. Government opponents see it as part of a power grab.
Mayor-Elect in Critical Condition After Stabbing in Western Germany
Iris Stalzer, the incoming mayor of Herdecke, was found stabbed in her home, officials said. It was initially unclear whether it had been a targeted attack.
Why Sara Duterte Talked About Beheading Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The alliance between Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which brought two notorious dynasties together, has unraveled in spectacular fashion.
In Mexico, a Mayor Is Brutally Killed Just Days After Taking Office
The gruesome killing represents yet another challenge for the country’s new president, who faces increasing pressure to show progress in the fight against violent cartels.
Ex-Philippine President, Under Investigation for War on Drugs, Returns to Politics
Rodrigo Duterte, who retired in 2022 after a six-year term as president, filed papers to run for mayor of Davao, his family’s political stronghold.
Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair
The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city.
What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President
Here are five key insights into Mexico’s new president as people wonder whether she will diverge from Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies or focus on cementing his legacy.