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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

The left-wing politician and former Mexico City mayor Andrés Manuel López Obrador has promised no less than to carry out a "radical transformation" in his country and "eradicate corruption". Mr López Obrador, who is popularly known as "Amlo", an acronym using the full initials of his name, has won the presidency at the third attempt - and must now put his promises into action. The white-haired 64-year-old political veteran led the polls and drew huge crowds during the campaign with his rousing populist speeches. The presidential race was dominated by concerns over corruption and drugs-related violence.

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