López Obrador, known by his initials AMLO, remains popular despite little progress in resolving Mexico’s major problems, such as the record-high number of homicides or the stalled economy. Raymundo Flores, 27, was one of thousands in the largely indigenous community who sat expectantly in folding chairs waiting for López Obrador’s arrival. ADBut if López Obrador appears to be a “super-president,” it’s not just because of his marketing skills, said Jorge Buendía, a prominent pollster. A lack of experience is just one of the constraints on López Obrador’s government. ADThere is a potential hazard to dominating Mexico’s political landscape: López Obrador might not be able to blame the opposition for whatever failures occur.

Source: Washington Post November 29, 2019 13:01 UTC