AMLO reappears with letter to Trump, backing Sheinbaum amid US accusations

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has broken his silence since leaving office, resurfacing with a letter addressed to Donald Trump. Published on his X account from Palenque, the letter declared support for current President Claudia Sheinbaum and voiced concerns about alleged U.S. interference in Mexican politics.

López Obrador warned that certain U.S. officials are attempting to undermine the ruling Morena party to bolster the Mexican right. He suggested these actions are disguised as efforts to combat organized crime and fuel smuggling, aiming to install a subservient government. The former president also called for the return of a "previous Donald Trump" he characterized as more understanding and amenable to agreements, referencing past issues like tariffs, the case of General Salvador Cienfuegos, and the USMCA trade deal.

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some U.S. officials are allegedly trying to weaken Morena to strengthen the Mexican right, using the pretext of combating drug trafficking to have a submissive government.

The former president's reappearance has ignited a significant debate on social media. Political analyst Mario Campos noted on X that López Obrador's intervention, while addressing accusations against officials like Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo and Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal, deviates from Sheinbaum's focus on lack of evidence or reciprocity with the U.S. Campos suggested the letter signals unity within the "4T" (Fourth Transformation) movement in the face of pressure from Trump.

Analyst Juan Ortiz also commented on X, interpreting López Obrador's letter as a strong endorsement for Sheinbaum and the Morena governors facing accusations of ties to organized crime. The timing of López Obrador's return, following the scrutiny of governors like Rocha Moya, Durazo, and Villarreal, has led some to view it as a sign of concern within his inner circle.

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the previous Donald Trump who had a more understanding attitude and made agreements, in relation to issues such as tariffs, the case of General Salvador Cienfuegos and the USMCA.