Mexico elects leftist president

Andrés Manuel López Obrador cruises to presidency in Mexico

Many would have thought that it would be impossible for socialism to thrive at the doorsteps of the United States of America. However, this was exactly what has happened as leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador got elected as president of Mexico by the biggest landslide in 30 years.

Having promised to defeat corruption and tackle inequality, Mr López Obrador, 64, amassed a fervent following across the country in an election campaign marred by violence.

The new president reassured tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Mexico City. He promised an upheaval to match Mexico’s independence, reformation and revolution.

Hear Mr Obrador :
“This is a historic day and will be a memorable night. An important majority of citizens has decided to begin the fourth transformation of public life in Mexico.”

It was brilliant of President Trump to have congratulated the new Mexican president despite ideological differences. The American president wrote on Twitter :
“I look very much forward to working with him. There is much to be done that will benefit both the United States and Mexico!”