The Latest Breaking News from Lopez Obrador

Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk

Huge crowds gathered in Mexico on Sunday to condemn government moves to shrink the electoral authority as a threat to democracy, in what appeared to be the largest protest so far against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's administration.

Reuters · Feb 26, 2023

Mexico president claims he has proof of mythical Mayan woodland spirit in photo

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador seemed to be serious in his analysis of a photo taken by an engineer which he believes to be an 'alux' - a mischievous woodland spirit in Mayan folklore

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

Mexico to maintain its diplomats despite Peru pulling its ambassador

Mexico's foreign ministry said on Saturday the country will maintain its diplomatic and consular representation in Peru and vowed to keep communication channels open, while regretting Peru's decision to remove its ambassador from Mexico.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2023

Mexican president pans water-scarce border state eyed by Tesla

The northern Mexican state considered the front-runner to land a major investment from Tesla Inc lacks water, Mexico's president said on Monday, adding he would urge the electric automaker to consider access to basic services before it decides where to land.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Eduardo Porter: Treat Mexico like a partner, not a wall

Something is afoot in American immigration policy.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Mexico reaches deal with airlines on cargo transfer to new airport, president says

The Mexican government and some airlines have reached an agreement to move cargo operations to a new airport on the outskirts of Mexico City to ease congestion at its main hub, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2023

Mexican president defends bid to move cargo from longstanding hub to new airport

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended his plan to move all cargo flights from the capital's principal airport to a new site on the outskirts of town Thursday after a draft proposal to do such was made public earlier this week.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Mexico president names National Guard commander to senior security role

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador named the commander of the country's National Guard as deputy security minister Monday, the latest in a string of appointments of former military members to serve in civilian roles.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023

Senior Mexican official quits to run against ruling party in state election

A top Mexican security official said on Friday he had resigned to seek the governorship of the northern state of Coahuila against the candidate of the ruling party of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Mexico says energy dispute not discussed at North American leaders' summit

The leaders of North America did not discuss an ongoing dispute over Mexico's energy policies during a summit in Mexico City this week, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023