Mexican politics

Mexico's Senate just approved changing the constitution. Here's what you need to know

1:56pm September 10, 2024

The constitutional reform is controversial because it completely remakes Mexico's judiciary. One side says it will end corruption, the other that it will end judicial independence.

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These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching

12:31pm June 30, 2024

by International Desk

2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections, with dozens of national votes worldwide. Here are some of the ones we are closely following.

Supporters of the Morena party's candidate for governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila, attend the closing campaign rally in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on Wednesday.

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Mexico Is Holding Its Largest Elections Ever. They're Also One Of Its Deadliest

9:04am June 04, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

Mexicans will vote this Sunday in the largest elections the country has ever had. The midterm vote is also becoming one of the most violent, with 35 candidates killed so far.

Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador waves to supporters during his national tour to thank those who voted for him in the July 1 elections, at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Mexico City, in late September.

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Mexico's New Populist President Takes Office On Saturday

5:49pm November 30, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

While President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador's unorthodox approach has gained him a loyal following, his unpredictability is rattling international markets and stirring up critics.

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Mexico City Mayor-elect Claudia Sheinbaum cast her vote in the capital city on July 1. She and many women won posts in local governments and legislatures across the country.

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Meet Mexico City's First Elected Female Mayor

8:27am July 25, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

The Mexican capital's incoming leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, is an environmental engineer who worked on a U.N. climate panel that shared a Nobel Prize with Al Gore. Can she stabilize the city?

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Andrés Manuel López Obrador won Mexico's presidential election and celebrated Sunday night with his supporters in Mexico City's Zócalo Square.

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Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge Win

10:32am July 03, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

Leftist populist Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept Mexico's presidential election. That could mean a big shift in its economic policies and dealings with the U.S.

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Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a veteran leftist, is running for president once again. Polls put his lead well into the double digits ahead of his nearest rival. Mexico's election is July 1.

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

2:32pm June 13, 2018

by Carrie Kahn

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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