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Following Sheinbaum’s victory, the Mexican peso and stock markets responded with sharp declines, reflecting fears that her administration’s potential sweeping reforms could negatively impact economic stability. She has pledged to continue expanding social welfare programs, even as Mexico faces fiscal constraints and sluggish economic growth.
Sheinbaum emphasized her historic achievement, stating, "I will become the first woman president of Mexico. I don’t make it alone; we all made it with our heroines—our mothers, daughters, and granddaughters." She also pointed to Mexico’s democratic resilience, asserting that the election demonstrated the country’s capacity for peaceful political expression, despite the violent context surrounding it.