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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Jun 25, 2026
Lean Left
His administration announced the Pemex-Petrobras partnership and the renewable energy plan, dominating energy policy news.
PRD views his energy agenda as prioritizing state control over climate commitments, demanding stronger environmental accountability.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Right
The former president remains politically active, backing the judicial reform and criticizing PAN for opposing it.
PAN views AMLO as the architect of the current democratic backsliding and a constant destabilizing influence on Sheinbaum's administration.
Jun 23, 2026
Lean Right
AMLO pushes through judicial reform and asks military to handle oil industry security.
PRI critics argue AMLO is centralizing power and weakening checks, which sets a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Mexico.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Left
Referenced in Salazar's book as worried about El Mayo's declarations; Sheinbaum dismissed the book's claims.
Defended by Morena as a former president who faced constant U.S. pressure; the book is seen as an attack on his legacy.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Right
In his final months, AMLO is pushing the judicial reform through Congress, framing it as anti-corruption but critics see it as power grab.
PRI condemns this as an attack on judicial independence and a consolidation of executive dominance, echoing PRI's historical fears of one-party rule.
Jun 21, 2026
Far Right
Outgoing president AMLO is rallying support for his last reforms, including forcing judges and electoral officials into his party's control.
PAN condemns him as a caudillo who systematically weakens institutions and polarizes the country for personal power.
Jun 21, 2026
Lean Right
AMLO is pushing for a controversial judicial reform and defending his security strategy despite rising violence.
PRI criticizes AMLO for centralizing power and failing to curb crime, viewing his policies as damaging to democratic institutions.
Jun 21, 2026
Lean Left
While not explicitly in the provided articles, AMLO's administration is in the news for overseeing the successful World Cup events and maintaining a critical stance on U.S. border policy.
PRD generally criticizes AMLO's centralization of power and ties to Morena, but acknowledges his support for national unity during the World Cup and opposition to Trump's wall.
Jun 19, 2026
Far Right
AMLO continues to hold daily morning press conferences attacking opposition figures and judicial rulings.
PAN voters see him as an authoritarian populist undermining democratic institutions and centralizing power.
Jun 18, 2026
Far Right
AMLO continues to advise Sheinbaum from behind the scenes and defends his legacy amid new reports of corruption in Segalmex.
PAN regards him as the architect of Mexico's current problems, blaming his personalist style and fiscal irresponsibility for the nation's decline.