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Mexico elected ‘a president of paradox,’ the right says

By Bria Felicien
July 2, 2018

1. Mexico's new president is a nationalist, but he's not anti-American

From Washington Post: "Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, at heart is a pragmatist who will work to strengthen the Mexican economy."

2. Mexico backs left-wing 'messiah' Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in historic presidential election

From Fox News: "Why does the president of Mexico matter?"

3. A President of Paradox for Mexico

From New York Times: "So which Mr. López Obrador will govern Mexico?"

ExploreMexico president a ‘perfect foil to Trump,’ the left says

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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