Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, also known by his initials AMLO, is a Mexican former politician, political scientist, and writer who served as the 65th president of Mexico from 2018 to 2024. He served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005.
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Oct 1, 2026
Lean Left
AMLO resurfaced to promote his new book 'Pueblo', a political history of Mexico, two years after leaving office.
The PRD sees AMLO's return as a provocation, reminding voters of his authoritarian legacy and the crimes against humanity report that tarnishes his tenure.
Oct 1, 2026
Far Left
He reappeared publicly, as noted in commentary about former presidents attacking him, including Carlos Salinas de Gortari at Harvard.
Morena sees AMLO as the moral leader whose legacy is under attack by corrupt predecessors, and his return galvanizes the base.
Sep 30, 2026
Lean Right
AMLO remains influential, pushing judicial reform and defending his electricity law despite court setbacks.
PRI blames AMLO for eroding democratic institutions and hurting Mexico's international reputation with his divisive rhetoric.
Sep 30, 2026
Lean Left
Although not directly in today's articles, his legacy looms over the peso slump, the Pemex revenue projections, and the stalled Ayotzinapa investigation.
The PRD blames the former president's energy and security policies for the fiscal hole that now forces Sheinbaum to promise oil revenue that Mexico Evalúa projects will only materialize in 2027.
Sep 28, 2026
Far Right
Even in retirement, AMLO remains a dominant figure, with his legacy shaping current debates over judicial reform and social programs.
The PAN holds AMLO responsible for eroding democratic institutions, and his continued influence is a rallying cry for opposition unity.
Sep 27, 2026
Far Right
Outgoing president still driving the legislative agenda, including the judicial reform and the transfer of the National Guard to the army.
PAN accuses him of dismantling independent institutions on his way out, from the judiciary to autonomous regulators, and of leaving a legacy of violence and fiscal recklessness.
Sep 27, 2026
Center
His legacy was invoked by Sheinbaum during her Tabasco tour.
Centro remains divided on AMLO's legacy, with some acknowledging his political impact and others critical of his authoritarian tendencies and polarization.
Sep 24, 2026
Lean Right
AMLO continues to promote his judicial reform and centralize power, drawing criticism from opposition parties including the PRI.
The PRI views AMLO's judicial reform as a threat to democratic checks and balances, accusing him of undermining judicial independence and concentrating power in the executive.
Sep 23, 2026
Far Right
Outgoing president pushing a flurry of constitutional reforms in his final weeks before leaving office.
PAN blames him directly for the judicial overhaul and the decimation of independent regulators, calling the lame-duck reform blitz an abuse of his legislative majority.
Sep 23, 2026
Lean Right
Former president remains a daily reference point as his reforms are implemented and his sons face scrutiny.
PRI sees him as the architect of the electoral playing field that sidelined the party and weakened autonomous institutions.