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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Sep 4, 2026
Far Right
AMLO is leading the charge for a controversial judicial reform that would elect judges by popular vote, facing intense backlash from opposition and legal experts.
PAN critics see AMLO's reform as a direct assault on judicial independence, designed to pack courts with loyalists before he leaves office.
Sep 3, 2026
Far Right
The outgoing president is in the news daily for his morning press conferences defending his judicial reform and attacking the Supreme Court as corrupt.
PAN condemns his persistent vilification of the judiciary and his attempts to reshape the court's composition, seeing it as a direct assault on constitutional balance.
Sep 3, 2026
Lean Left
His legacy project, the Maya Train, is again under scrutiny after a partial derailment near Campeche station.
PRD points to repeated incidents on the Maya Train as proof that AMLO's flagship mega-project was built without adequate safety and oversight.
Sep 2, 2026
Far Right
AMLO is lobbying for the National Guard to remain under military command despite court rulings against it.
PAN criticizes his militarization of public security as eroding civilian control and constitutional order.
Sep 2, 2026
Center
No aparece directamente en las notas, pero su sombra persiste en el balance de Sheinbaum y en la narrativa de continuidad.
El centro ve con recelo el legado de AMLO, especialmente en materia de seguridad y política energética, que condiciona la agenda actual.
Aug 30, 2026
Far Right
AMLO remains influential from the National Palace, pressuring Sheinbaum to maintain his agenda.
PAN members hold him responsible for democratic backsliding, and his ongoing role is seen as a shadow presidency that undermines the new administration.
Aug 30, 2026
Lean Right
Pushing electoral reform and defending PEMEX despite rising debt and energy losses.
PRI criticizes his concentration of executive power and attack on INE's autonomy.
Aug 30, 2026
Center
Though not in current articles, his legacy is tied to Tren Maya's financial failure and ongoing security issues like forced recruitment.
Centro views his megaprojects as fiscally unsound, leaving a heavy burden on the current government.
Aug 29, 2026
Far Right
AMLO remains influential, granting interviews and pushing his legacy agenda even as Sheinbaum takes over day-to-day governance.
PAN views AMLO as the architect of Mexico's democratic backsliding, and his continued interference undermines Sheinbaum's feigned moderation.
Aug 29, 2026
Lean Right
The former president remains influential through his 'Fourth Transformation' agenda, with ongoing debates on his legacy shaping current reforms.
PRI views AMLO's influence as a continuation of populist policies that erode federal institutions, particularly his attacks on the judiciary.