Summary
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) concluded his six-year tenure with his final mañanera, a daily news conference that began each weekday at 7 a.m. Since 2018, these lengthy briefings became a hallmark of his presidency, allowing him to communicate directly with the public, tout his administration’s achievements, and address criticism, all while maintaining a high approval rating.
During his final appearance, López Obrador highlighted key accomplishments, including a significant increase in the minimum wage and a reduction in poverty rates, though he did not address the high violence levels during his presidency. His successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be inaugurated as Mexico’s first female president, is expected to continue the tradition of morning news conferences, albeit in a shorter format. López Obrador’s mañaneras were characterized by their informal style, often veering into personal anecdotes and critiques of political adversaries, which some viewed as a means to foster a cult of personality around his leadership.
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