The Latest Breaking News from Lopez Obrador

Mexico to temporarily occupy private land for Yucatan train project

Mexico will temporarily occupy private land in the eastern state of Quintana Roo order to complete a rail project that is one of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's top priorities, the government said in a weekend decree.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Workers end two-day strike at Carlos Slim's Telmex in Mexico

A strike by workers at Mexican telecommunications firm Telmex, controlled by the family of tycoon Carlos Slim, will end on Friday after the union and the company reached a deal, the union said.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Mexican official seeks 'open, frank,' dialogue with U.S. and Canada in energy dispute

Mexico's government will hold frank and open discussions to resolve a dispute with the United States and Canada over Mexican energy policies that they argue breaches a regional trade pact, a senior trade official said.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Mexico says U.S. will increase work visas for Mexicans, Central Americans

The United States agreed to increase the number of work visas for Mexicans and Central Americans during high-level talks in Washington this week, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

Migrants say US policy at border is leading to abuse by Mexican authorities

MONTERREY, Mexico — A campaign by Mexican governors, under pressure by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, to stem the flow of migrants from Central America and beyond to Texas has led to a surge of complaints of abuse by state authorities, including violent attacks, extortion and even forcing migrants to disembark…

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022

Mexico to put $1.5 billion into upgrading border as Biden meets Lopez Obrador

Mexico on Tuesday pledged to spend $1.5 billion to beef up its northern border as its leader met with U.S. President Joe Biden, who faces attacks from Republicans over his handling of immigration on the United States' southern flank.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

Mexican president heads to Washington, migration resurgence in focus

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet his Mexican counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to stem Mexican migrant crossings as arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border reached their highest levels in over a decade, with both sides hoping to address jobs and investment.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

Mexico, US presidents to meet amid newly tense relationship

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is visiting Washington on Tuesday to meet with President Joe Biden

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

'Don't vote for that party': Mexican president slams Texas migrant policy

Mexico's president on Friday attacked the governor of Texas' latest steps to crack down on unauthorized migration, saying he would urge voters of Mexican origin in the United States not to vote for "anti-immigrant" candidates.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Mexico to stay neutral on Ukraine, president says ahead of Biden meeting

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday his administration would maintain its neutral stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict after his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022