Meet the new President of Mexico - Andrés Manuel López Obrador

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Left-wing candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been elected as the new President of Mexico with over 53% of the votes. Obrador, who has won the presidency at the third attempt, promised to tackle violence and wipe out corruption. He has also been highly critical of US President Donald Trump and ties with the US will now be closely watched.

The 64-year-old former Mexico City mayor, known by his initials Amlo,  will formally take power as the 58th President of Mexico on 1st December 2018. He is going to replace the current president Enrique Peña Nieto, who assumed office on 1st December 2012.

About Mexico :

• Capital : Mexico City
• National Language : Spanish
• Currency : Peso
• Present President : Enrique Peña Nieto
• New President : Andrés Manuel López Obrador
• President of the Senate : Ernesto Cordero Arroyo
• President of the Chamber of Deputies : Edgar Romo García

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