Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Wins Mexico’s Presidential Election

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018

The people of Mexico have decided to vote for a change of policies previously espoused by the two main political parties, PRI and PAN, by electing Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, an anti-corruption and leftist candidate, representing the party known as Morena as their new president in the July 1, 2018 election, signaling a need for change and progress within the country.

PRI presidential candidate Antonio Meade gave an early concession speech on the evening of July 1, 2018 after election polls showed a clear and decisive margin of victory for Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, congratulating Lopez Obrador on his campaign and victory.

PAN presidential candidate Ricardo Anaya also presented a concession speech later in the evening of July 1, 2018, conceding Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s win based on election exit polls and wishing him well during his presidency. 

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s party, Morena, appears to have won a majority of seats in the federal Senate and House of Representatives too, giving him latitude to be able to approve legislative reforms and policies.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador previously served as Mayor of Mexico City and finally won the presidency on his third attempt.  Lopez Obrador is the first leftist to win Mexico’s presidential election in over 30 years.