The Age of AMLO

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s victory in yesterday’s recall referendum confirms his status as one of the world’s most popular left-wing leaders — and strengthens his mission to remake Mexican politics.

President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaks as part of the daily briefing at Palacio Nacional on 16 December 2021 in Mexico City. (Hector Vivas / Getty Images)

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) of Mexico entered 2022 with the wind at his back. He’s as popular as ever, his party, MORENA, is set to win most of the six governorships up for grabs this year, and yesterday romped his way to victory in a recall election, fulfilling a campaign pledge to submit […]

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