Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador (6do encyclopedia)



Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, is a Mexican politician who has been serving as the 58th President of Mexico since December 2018. His victory in the presidential elections marked a significant shift in Mexican politics and a departure from traditional political parties.

Early Life and Education

Lpez Obrador was born on November 13, 1953, in the state of Tabasco, Mexico. He grew up in a middle-class family and pursued his education at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He studied political science and public administration and became involved in social and political movements during his student years.

Career and Political Activism

Lpez Obrador has been active in politics for over three decades. In the early stages of his career, he served as the mayor of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005. He implemented important reforms during his time in office such as Universal Healthcare, and focused on policies aimed at reducing poverty. He also expanded the city’s infrastructure and worked to reduce environmental pollution.

Lpez Obrador has also run for the presidency of Mexico multiple times, with his first attempt being in 2006. In 2018, he ran again and was elected with a significant majority of the vote. His campaign focused on fighting corruption, reducing the wealth gap, and increasing access to education and healthcare.

Presidential Term

During his presidential term, Lpez Obrador has made significant efforts to change Mexico and its political climate. He has worked to counter poverty by implementing social programs that increase access to education and healthcare for disadvantaged groups. He has also launched a massive infrastructure program aimed at stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and improving the country’s infrastructure.

One of his main goals upon taking office was to fight corruption, which has been a significant issue in Mexico for decades. Lpez Obrador has implemented measures to combat corruption in different areas of government such as using stricter measures for public officials, and cracking down on corrupt business practices.

Foreign policy has also been a focus of Lpez Obrador’s presidency. He has established closer ties with other countries such as the United States, China, and Russia, and has initiated efforts to resolve contentious issues with Venezuela. Lpez Obrador has also worked to improve ties with other Latin American countries and increase cooperation among them.

Criticism and Controversy

Despite his efforts to bring about change, Lpez Obrador has faced criticism and controversy during his presidency. Some argue that his policies have not gone far enough in addressing issues such as the wealth gap and corruption. Others have accused him of weakening Mexico’s judiciary and electoral institutions in order to increase his own power.

Lpez Obrador has also been criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. His government has been criticized for not taking more stringent measures to combat the spread of the virus and for being slow to provide vaccines to the population.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador is a Mexican politician who has left an indelible mark on Mexican politics. His presidency has been marked by significant efforts to reduce poverty, fight corruption, and improve the country’s infrastructure. Despite criticism, Lpez Obrador is widely seen as a symbol of change and hope in Mexican politics, and his legacy will have a long-lasting impact on the country’s future trajectory.


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Why America Is Struggling to Stop the Fentanyl Epidemic

Foreign Affairs

23-05-15 04:00


The US government is struggling to stem the flow of fentanyl into the country as the synthetic opiate continues to cause drug overdose deaths. More than 100,000 Americans have died in the year to August 2022. Fentanyl kills around 200 Americans daily. While the US Department is deploying law enforcement personnel to tackle drug smuggling, the majority of the drug is produced abroad, so controlling its manufacture is essential. Nearly all of the world's fentanyl, and its precursor chemicals, are produced in China and Mexico, which have made it difficult for the US authorities to take effective action.

China has appeared to avoid action against Chinese drug traffickers. Meanwhile, López Obrador, the President of Mexico, believes the way to solve the drug distribution dilemma is through social and economic reform. The government has also strengthened the military to deal with drug issues and reduced cooperation with US law enforcement, while threatening to expel US agents from the country.


https://www.foreignaffairs.com/mexico/why-america-struggling-stop-fentanyl-epidemic

Pandemic-related asylum restrictions known as Title 42 expire, straining US immigration system

The Toronto Star

23-05-12 04:10


Title 42 pandemic-related asylum restrictions lifted on Friday in the US, swamping the country’s fragile immigration system overnight due to thousands of migrants entering the US before new immigration regulations. The new policies enable cracking down on illegal crossings while setting up legal routes for migrants, encouraging them to apply online, undergo background checks, and seek sponsors. Successful reforms could potentially change how immigrants arrive at the US-Mexico border, but only after a chaotic waiting period. Advocacy groups plan to challenge the new legal orientation. After Title 42 expires, migrants will face being potentially barred from entering the US for five years or prosecuted. Many migrants are already spreading terror across the southern border to stop them from being expelled back to their home country while waiting for legal migration entrances. Smugglers are flooding southern borders in hopes of taking immigrants to the US, luring in migrants with the idea that the border is open.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/12/pandemic-related-asylum-restrictions-known-as-title-42-expire-straining-us-immigration-system.html
El Chapo’s son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

Associated Press

23-05-09 16:39


The US has announced sanctions against a son of drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, three Sinaloa cartel members, and two Mexican businesses, due to allegations of drug trafficking into the US, including of the highly deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. The penalties by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control come as Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discusses immigration and the fentanyl crisis with US President Joe Biden. Fentanyl is responsible for a significant proportion of the 91,000 drug overdose deaths in the US last year.

https://apnews.com/article/mexico-biden-el-chapo-treasury-sanctions-fentanyl-1b253e0e95e6f0e0eaf5e153aca4cb66
Mayorkas: Border is ‘very challenging’ as asylum limits end

The Toronto Star

23-05-05 19:25


US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has acknowledged “extremely challenging” circumstances on the border in Texas as restrictions preventing migrants from claiming asylum due to the Covid-19 pandemic were set to come to an end. There has been a surge of Venezuelan migrants through South Texas over the past two weeks, with Mayorkas noting that 4,000 of around 6,000 Border Patrol detainees in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley are Venezuelan. The government plans to make it much harder for migrants to claim asylum if they move through another country, such as Mexico.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/05/mayorkas-border-is-very-challenging-as-asylum-limits-end.html
Mex­i­co’s Lopez Obrador de­nounces US­AID funds as ‘in­ter­ven­tion­ist’

Al Jazeera

23-05-03 22:59


Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has urged the US to stop providing funding for perceived regime opponents through the US Agency for International Development. The influential figures revealed he wrote a letter to US leader Joe Biden on Tuesday calling for Washington to explain why it is financing organisations against Mexico's legally elected government. López Obrador has previously sent a diplomatic note denouncing USAID finding for the nonprofit Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity, arguing it amounted to a form of coup. The Mexican leader has faced criticism from groups that believe he is weakening democratic institutions.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/3/mexicos-lopez-obrador-denounces-usaid-funds-as-interventionist
Border crossings down, but many migrants released to U.S. to ease crowding

Washington Post

23-05-19 20:57


More migrants were released into the U.S. over the past week than deported or sent back home, according to unpublished data obtained by The Washington Post. While the DHS said that it sent more than 11,000 migrants, including families with children, to more than 30 countries during the past week, which was accompanied by daily news releases describing increased deportations, US border authorities were also making efforts to stem crowding inside detention cells and ease pressure on agents and overcrowded holding facilities, by releasing thousands of migrants while their immigration claims are pending in courts. In the week since the Biden administration lifted pandemic restrictions at the southern border, the number of migrants crossing illegally has dropped significantly. However, migrants are now being released into the country, to await a court date, as the average time someone spends in Border Patrol custody is three to four days at busy crossing points.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2023/05/19/border-crossers-deported-released/
Mex­i­can gov­ern­ment sends marines to take over pri­vate rail line

Al Jazeera

23-05-20 00:30


Mexico’s government has used marines to occupy a section of railroad managed by a private conglomerate. The seizure has been deemed “temporary” and in the “public interest,” as the government works to update a rail-to-sea network on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a narrow area of land separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. The Inter-Oceanic Corridor intends to enable Mexico to bolster its economy and compete with the Panama Canal, which is seen as a major channel for regional trade. Transportation firm Grupo Mexico Transportes is to be compensated by the government for the seizure which took place on 8 October.

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/20/mexican-government-sends-marines-to-take-over-private-rail-line