Andrés Manuel López Obrador (; born 13 November 1953),ésManuelLó also known as AMLO, is a Mexican left-wing politician. He is the 65th and current President of Mexico since 1 December 2018. He was the Head of Government of the Federal District from 2000 to 2005, before resigning in July 2005 to become a candidate in the 2006 presidential election. He lost the election.

López Obrador was a candidate in the 2012 presidential election as part of a coalition of the PRD, Labor Party and Citizens' Movement. He finished second with 31.59% of the vote. He announced his resignation from the PRD on September 9, 2012.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

He was the leader of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) and was the party's successful presidential candidate for the 2018 election. He was seen as a frontrunner for the 2018 presidential elections. He was elected President in a landslide victory on July 1, 2018 winning almost 54% of the vote. He is the first president to win a majority of the vote since 1988.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

During his presidency, he has been seen as a progressive and has fought against corruption in the country. However, many did not like how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic and deals with drug cartels.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

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1953 births

Living people

Presidents of Mexico

Current national leaders

Democratic socialists

Heads of Government of Mexico City

Politicians from Tabasco