Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, also known by his initials AMLO, is a Mexican politician who is the 65th and current president of Mexico since 2018. He previously served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005.
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Some of the key events about Andrés Manuel López Obrador

  • 1976
    Joined the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and began his political career
  • 1988
    Left the PRI to support Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas' presidential campaign
  • 1988
    Participated in blocking Pemex oil wells in Tabasco as part of protests against alleged electoral fraud
  • 1989
    Helped found the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD)
  • 1996
    Became the national leader of the PRD
  • 2000
    Elected as Head of Government of Mexico City
  • 2000
    Accused of violating campaign finance laws during his run for Mexico City mayor
  • 2003
    Implemented the "Pension for the Elderly" program in Mexico City
  • 2004
    Ignored a Supreme Court order to halt construction on a hospital access road
  • 2006
    Ran for President of Mexico for the first time
  • 2006
    Led protests and declared himself the "legitimate president" after losing a close election
  • 2006
    Blocked major streets in Mexico City for weeks, disrupting traffic and business
  • 2011
    Founded the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA)
  • 2012
    Accused the winning presidential candidate of vote-buying and media bias without providing strong evidence
  • 2014
    MORENA became an official political party under his leadership
  • 2017
    Proposed amnesty for some drug cartel leaders, drawing criticism from victims' families
  • 2018
    Elected as the 58th President of Mexico
  • 2018
    Canceled a partially-built $13 billion airport project, causing economic uncertainty
  • 2020
    Downplayed the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and resisted implementing strict measures
  • 2022
    Pushed through controversial electoral reforms that critics say weaken the country's electoral institute

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Mexico's First Female President Takes Office, Signaling New Era

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Mexico's First Female President Takes Office, Signaling New Era

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Mexico Plans 12% Annual Minimum Wage Hike, Shorter Work Week

Mexico Plans 12% Annual Minimum Wage Hike, Shorter Work Week

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Deadly Attack at Mexican Rehab Center Highlights Ongoing Drug Violence

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Sheinbaum Continues Mañaneras Tradition with a Scientific Twist

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Brazilian President's Plane Lands Safely After Hours-Long Ordeal

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Mexico Inaugurates First Woman President Amid Historic Shift

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Mexico's First Woman President Faces Economic and Security Challenges

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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's First Female President Takes Office

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Mexico's First Female President Takes Office Amid Challenges

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Hurricane John Leaves 15 Dead and Widespread Devastation in Southern Mexico

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Sheinbaum's Historic Presidency: Challenges and Expectations in Mexico

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López Obrador Bids Farewell in Final Presidential Briefing

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Mexico's Sheinbaum Declines Ukraine Visit, Debunks False Quote

Mexico's Sheinbaum Declines Ukraine Visit, Debunks False Quote

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum clarifies her stance on visiting Ukraine, prioritizing domestic issues. A fabricated quote attributed to her is debunked, highlighting the challenge of misinformation in politics.

Society, Politics • September 30 2024, 10:17 PM  •  142 views
Mexican President's Final Press Conference: A Watch Raffle and Emotional Farewell

Mexican President's Final Press Conference: A Watch Raffle and Emotional Farewell

In his last press conference, Mexican President Lopez Obrador raffled his watch to journalists. The event marked the end of his term and the transition to Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Society, Politics • September 30 2024, 10:08 PM  •  61 views
Sheinbaum's Challenge: Reinventing Mexico's Presidential Press Conference

Sheinbaum's Challenge: Reinventing Mexico's Presidential Press Conference

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's new president, faces the task of adapting her predecessor's popular daily press conferences. She aims to maintain their effectiveness while making them distinctly her own.

Society, Politics, Culture • September 30 2024, 12:46 PM  •  370 views
Hurricane John's Aftermath: 22 Dead as Mexico's Southwest Grapples with Floods

Hurricane John's Aftermath: 22 Dead as Mexico's Southwest Grapples with Floods

Hurricane John's week-long assault on Mexico's Pacific coast leaves 22 dead and widespread flooding. Guerrero state bears the brunt with 18 casualties, as Acapulco faces second major storm in less than a year.

Society, Science • September 30 2024, 01:19 AM  •  705 views
López Obrador's Daily Briefings: A Powerful Tool Shaping Mexican Politics

López Obrador's Daily Briefings: A Powerful Tool Shaping Mexican Politics

President López Obrador's daily media briefings have become a cornerstone of his administration, offering direct communication with supporters while drawing criticism for potential misinformation and attacks on opponents.

Society, Politics • September 27 2024, 11:33 AM  •  104 views
Mexico's Unsolved Tragedy: A Decade Since 43 Students Vanished

Mexico's Unsolved Tragedy: A Decade Since 43 Students Vanished

Ten years after 43 Mexican students disappeared, families remain disillusioned. Despite initial progress, the case remains largely unsolved, with international organizations expressing concern over the stalled investigation.

Society, Politics • September 27 2024, 11:00 AM  •  0 views
López Obrador's Foreign Policy: Echoes of Juárez in Modern Mexico

López Obrador's Foreign Policy: Echoes of Juárez in Modern Mexico

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Society, Politics • September 27 2024, 10:31 AM  •  90 views
Deadly Clash in Northern Mexico: 11 Armed Attackers Killed by Authorities

Deadly Clash in Northern Mexico: 11 Armed Attackers Killed by Authorities

A violent confrontation in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, resulted in 11 armed attackers' deaths. The incident began with an assault on a police station and escalated into a large-scale operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Society, Politics • September 27 2024, 10:23 AM  •  45 views
Mexico-Spain Rift Deepens Over Royal Snub at Presidential Inauguration

Mexico-Spain Rift Deepens Over Royal Snub at Presidential Inauguration

Diplomatic tensions rise as Mexico's incoming president defends decision to exclude Spanish king from inauguration. Spain's PM calls snub "unacceptable," rooted in unresolved colonial-era grievances.

Politics, Culture • September 27 2024, 09:22 AM  •  42 views
Mexico Grants Military Control Over National Guard in Constitutional Shift

Mexico Grants Military Control Over National Guard in Constitutional Shift

Mexico's Senate approves a reform giving armed forces control of the national guard, sparking criticism. The move marks another significant change in President Lopez Obrador's final days in office.

Society, Politics • September 25 2024, 04:04 PM  •  694 views
Mexico Shifts National Guard to Military Control Amid Controversy

Mexico Shifts National Guard to Military Control Amid Controversy

Mexico's Senate approves military command of the National Guard, sparking debate on militarization. This follows a recent judicial overhaul, marking significant changes in President López Obrador's final days.

Society, Politics • September 25 2024, 02:22 PM  •  497 views
López Obrador's Legacy: Reshaping Mexican Politics and Society

López Obrador's Legacy: Reshaping Mexican Politics and Society

As President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term nears its end, his impact on Mexican politics and society is evident. His populist approach and social programs have garnered support, but challenges remain.

Society, Politics • September 25 2024, 04:32 AM  •  766 views
Mexico Declares US Quarry Land Protected, Sparking Trade Dispute

Mexico Declares US Quarry Land Protected, Sparking Trade Dispute

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Business, Politics • September 25 2024, 04:01 AM  •  531 views
Hurricane John Batters Mexico's Pacific Coast with Flood Threat

Hurricane John Batters Mexico's Pacific Coast with Flood Threat

Hurricane John, rapidly intensifying to Category 3, struck Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Authorities rushed evacuations as the storm threatened life-threatening floods and surges in popular coastal areas.

Society, Politics • September 24 2024, 07:37 AM  •  549 views
López Obrador's Legacy: Transformation or Regression in Mexican Politics?

López Obrador's Legacy: Transformation or Regression in Mexican Politics?

Andrés Manuel López Obrador's presidency ends with high approval ratings but mixed results. His successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, faces challenges in continuing his policies and managing a transformed political landscape.

Society, Economics, Politics • September 24 2024, 03:54 AM  •  191 views