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Report highlights size and ‘enormous power’ of crime groups that hold sway over areas of the country and economy
Armed forces run new airport and airline as leftist president relies on them to reshape economy
Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez will aim to show they can capitalise on companies diversifying from China
López Obrador defends anti-capitalist and gender-neutral stance in children’s new learning materials
Move comes as government of López Obrador conducts a census of individuals who have disappeared
The influence of the armed forces has grown dramatically under Andrés Manuel López Obrador. But critics say there is no accountability or transparency
Leadership hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum faces questions over whether she can win new voters despite technocratic background
Contenders are jostling for the all-important position as president’s favourite
Xóchitl Gálvez has come from poverty to challenge President López Obrador’s chosen successor
Quick-fire move to pass 20 laws seen as attempt to cement Amlo’s legacy
Supreme court ruling halts López Obrador’s expansion of armed forces’ role
The leaders of the region’s biggest economies cannot agree on questions of gender, climate and democracy
Plea from Andrés Manuel López Obrador follows pressure from US lawmakers over trafficking of drug across border
Deaths of US citizens and steeply rising fentanyl casualties prompt rising frustration in Washington
Gideon talks to academic and writer Denise Dresser about President Andrés Manuel Lóp…
López Obrador confirms investment after finalising details with carmaker’s chief executive Elon Musk
The president’s attacks on national institutions threaten democracy and stability
Measure championed by López Obrador alarms critics who say it threatens democracy
Leaders from US, Mexico and Canada discuss ways to enhance economic co-operation at Mexico City summit
Populist president’s reform will undermine ability of INE to organise elections, warns opposition
Former official says Andrés Manuel López Obrador will undercut democratic gains made since one-party rule
President submits reform to strip the country’s National Guard of civilian leadership
López Obrador takes aim at industry using dwindling water resources while local people suffer
Formal opening of Pemex’s Dos Bocas refinery heralded a landmark by president despite questions over profitability
President wants to overhaul independent election body ahead of contests in 2024
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