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Pegasus spyware attacks in Mexico continued under Lopez Obrador -report

Phones of at least three human rights investigators in Mexico were infected with Pegasus during the term of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador despite his goverment's assertions that it would stop using the controversial spyware, a report on Sunday found.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Experts accuse Mexico of hampering new probe into 2014 student disappearances

A panel of experts on Thursday accused Mexico's government of blocking prosecutions in the 2014 disappearances of 43 student teachers, dealing a blow to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador who vowed to clear up the case.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Prosecutor leading probe into missing Mexican students resigns

The prosecutor leading the investigation into the abduction and suspected murder of 43 Mexican student teachers in 2014 has resigned over disagreements about the process, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Sep 27, 2022

Mexico lauds U.S. commerce secretary for stance on energy spat

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday hailed U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for her attitude in talks this week, saying she gave no indication of wanting to punish Mexico over an energy dispute between the two countries.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

Mexican president previews Ukraine peace plan after criticizing U.N

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday said his government would present a plan to the United Nations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, moments after criticizing the world body and calling for it to be reformed.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

Mexico eyes possible energy dispute fix, welcomes new U.S. 'tone'

Mexico on Monday voiced hope it could work out a major dispute with the United States over energy policy as it welcomed a top U.S. delegation and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador struck a conciliatory note in the critical stand-off.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

Mexico invites relatives of Assange, Guevara to Independence Day

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he had invited relatives of Julian Assange and Che Guevara to attend the country's independence day celebrations next week.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Mexican president says he's changed mind about using army to keep peace

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday that he had changed his mind about deploying the armed forces to oversee public security as he defended his plan to give the Army control of the civilian-led National Guard.

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

Mexican deputies pass bill to militarize national guard

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies passed a bill late Friday that brings the national guard under control of the Defense Ministry in a move likely to be challenged in court.

Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022

Mexico's lower house backs giving Army control of National Guard

Mexico's lower house of Congress early on Saturday passed a bill to give the Army control over the civilian-led National Guard in a controversial move that critics say will unconstitutionally tighten the military's grip over law and order.

Reuters · Sep 3, 2022