Mexico Swings Left as Obrador Wins Presidency
A landslide brought him up. Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept to power Sunday with a larger share of the vote than any candidate in 20 years — a sharp rebuke to the long-reigning political establishment that has focused on centrism and globalization. The 64-year-old populist campaigned on promises of social change, vowing to increase pensions, reduce poverty and stem violent drug wars. While critics doubt López Obrador will be able to fund his ambitious social programs, he insists Mexico will save billions annually by reducing corruption.
Sources: NYT, CNN