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Mexican elections: Dodging bullets on the campaign trail

Mexico heads to the polls on June 2 and it’s almost certain that the country's new head of state will be a woman. The two favourites are Claudia Sheinbaum, who has been mentored by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador; and Xochitl Galvez, who is backed by three opposition parties.…

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Still hurting from violence, Mexican priests and families hope for peace ahead of elections

Ahead of upcoming presidential elections, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum have strongly rejected any criticism of the governing party's security strategies

The Independent UK

Mexico's poorest receiving less government funds under president who brought poor to the fore

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept into office nearly six years ago with a simple motto laying out his administration’s priorities: “For the good of all, first the poor.”

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Mexican presidential candidates trade accusations of cartel ties as elections near

Claudia Sherinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez engaged in their last debate before the June 2 elections

Latin Times

Politically motivated killings by crime groups top 125 as Mexican elections near

This is the most violent electoral cycle in the country's history, according to local organizations

Latin Times

Mexico elections 2024: where and how to vote in Texas

For the first time, Mexican residents in Texas will be able to vote in person.

Latin Times

Key points to know as the biggest election in Mexico's history approaches

Mexicans will head to the polls on June 2 to choose the successor of Andrés Manuel López Obrador

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Mexican President Says Power Outages Caused By 'Exceptional' Heat Wave

Out of 32 states in Mexico, 20 experienced power outages Tuesday, as per the data received from grid operator CENACE. On Wednesday, the net national power demand was around 44.9 gigawatts (GW), slightly lower than the net generation of 45.0 GW.

Latin Times

Mexican President Calls Criminal Gangs 'Respectful' As They Mostly Attack Each Other

However, the reality seems to be different as many Mexicans have claimed their areas are being controlled by these gangs, who often force people to pay them for protection and kill them or kidnap them if they refuse to pay the protection money.

Latin Times

Mexico's President Aims To Boost Lower Pensions Ahead Of Elections

This fund creation is part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February and approved by the country's lower house on Monday. However, the reform is yet to get passed by the Senate.

Latin Times

Mexican president releases footage of ‘despicable’ raid on embassy in Ecuador

Andrés Manuel López Obrador condemns assault by Ecuadorian officers, who dragged out ex-vice-president sheltering in mission

The Guardian - US

Mexico Cuts Diplomatic Relations with Ecuador After Assault on Embassy in Quito to Arrest Former VP Glas

Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena reported that several members of the Mexican diplomatic delegation sustained injuries during the raid

Latin Times

Mexico Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Ecuador Over Embassy Raid

Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador after a controversial arrest incident, leading to a diplomatic crisis and escalating tensions between the two na...

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Mexican President López Obrador's Popularity Fuels Election Dynamics

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LatAm Presidents and the Press: Journalists on High Alert as Tensions Escalate Beyond Conferences

Latin America is frequently atop the list of most dangerous regions for journalists to work

Latin Times

This Is What Mexico's President Says About Disclosing a New York Times Reporter's Private Phone Number

AMLO justifies revealing a journalist's private information amid a reported U.S. money probe

The Guardian - US

Biden officials play down report of US investigation into Mexican president

US looked into claims that Andrés Manuel López Obrador allies took money from cartels, according to a New York Times report

Latin Times

NYT Reveals U.S. Examination of Allegations Surrounding Drug Cartel Money Handovers to AMLO's Allies

Mexico's president previously downplayed the information saying the New York Times is a "filthy rag"

Latin Times

Mexican Government Working On Canada's Complaint Over High Number Of Asylum Requests

Canadian Immigration and Refugee Commission data showed that Mexicans made 17,500 asylum requests between January to September 2023. Whereas, Haitians made the second-highest number of requests with more than 8,500 applications.

Latin Times

Thousands of Protesters In Pink March Against Mexico's President, Ruling Party

In Mexico City, thousands of demonstrators went to the city's main plaza, chanting "Get López out" while holding signboards that read "the power of the people is greater than the people in power."

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Thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy'

Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a "march for democracy" targeting the country's ruling party.

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