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Live Updates: Presidential Transition
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, here last week in Mexico City, joins a small group of foreign leaders who have remained silent after Joe Biden's election win.

Mexico's President Is Not Sending Biden Congrats — Just Yet

Nov 09, 2020
Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he won't congratulate the president-elect until the U.S. formally certifies the winner.
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Elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin hands President Trump a World Cup soccer ball during a joint news conference after their July 2018 summit in Helsinki.

A Tougher Road With Biden: The World Leaders Who Banked On Trump

Nov 03, 2020
President Trump counts several world leaders as his fans, many of them authoritarians, nationalists or populists. Some may struggle to stay as friendly with the White House if he loses the election.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at a news conference at the presidential palace in Mexico City, on March 24.

Mexico's President Greets El Chapo's Mom And Lawyer, Ignoring Coronavirus Rules

Mar 30, 2020
Andrés Manuel López Obrador drew criticism for failing to model good social distancing by shaking hands with the drug boss' mother, even after telling Mexicans to stay home to avoid COVID-19.
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World
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shows a brochure of the 787 Dreamliner belonging to the Mexican Presidency, during a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Jan. 14.

Mexico's President May Raffle Off Official Plane — And Mexicans Find It Hilarious

Feb 01, 2020
If you're in the market for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, look no further: Mexico's leader has just the plane for you, and he's apparently struggling to find a buyer.
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Latin America
Firefighters work to extinguish a massive blaze triggered by a leaking pipeline in Tlahuelilpan, Mexico on Friday night. At least 66 people were killed.

More Than 60 Dead, Dozens Injured In Mexican Pipeline Explosion

Jan 19, 2019
Residents of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City, had gathered around an illegally tapped pipeline to collect fuel when it burst into flames.
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Latin America
People line up to buy gasoline at a gas station in Morelia, Michoacan, on Jan. 8. Michaocan is one of several Mexican states where fuel shortages have been reported.

Widespread Gas Shortage In Mexico As Government Tries To Thwart Fuel Thieves

Jan 08, 2019
The country's new president says $3 billion worth of fuel was stolen from the state-owned oil company last year.
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Latin America
Mexico's presidential plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner called the Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, arrives at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City in February 2016, when it was brand new. The airplane was one of the most expensive presidential a

Want A Private Jet? Mexico's Next President Has One Up For Sale

Nov 12, 2018
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known as AMLO, vowed that if elected he would fly commercial — not on the presidential jet. As his inauguration approaches, he's looking for a buyer.
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World
López Obrador gestures to supporters as he ends his campaign rally in Mexico City on June 3.

How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

Jun 13, 2018
Andrés Manuel López Obrador looked to broaden his voter base, reaching out to more voters, even conservatives, angered by epic crime and corruption. Polls show it is working.
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