AMLO Accuses U.S. Officials of Trying to Weaken Morena, Bolster Opposition

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has voiced strong, unconditional support for current President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, accusing U.S. officials of engaging in political interference aimed at weakening Mexico's ruling Morena party.

In a letter released from Palenque, Chiapas, López Obrador asserted that certain U.S. officials are attempting to undermine Morena and strengthen the right-wing opposition to regain influence over the Mexican government. He believes that recent U.S. pressure concerning migration and drug trafficking issues is driven by electoral interests ahead of the November elections in the United States.

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Some officials from the United States are plotting to weaken Morena and strengthen the right-wing opposition in Mexico.

López Obrador expressed surprise at the shift in attitude from the current U.S. administration, contrasting it with the respectful and cooperative relationship he maintained with former President Donald Trump. He recalled successful agreements on trade, migration, and security during Trump's term, noting that Trump had been open to dialogue and even reconsidered classifying Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations after consulting with López Obrador.

The former president warned that designating cartels as terrorist groups could lead to extraterritorial actions without proper judicial processes, potentially violating human rights. He dismissed the idea that the U.S.'s tougher stance is due to the Mexican government's performance, praising Sheinbaum's efficiency, prudence, and respect in bilateral relations, calling her "the best president of Mexico of our time." López Obrador attributed the change in U.S. policy to advisors influencing Trump and expressed hope for a return to the more collaborative approach of his first term, concluding, "For everyone's good, let the other Trump return."

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For everyone's good, let the other Trump return.