Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Archives

As COVID-19 deaths increase, Mexican bishops announce focus on prevention

Feb 1, 2021

The Mexican bishops’ conference announced a month focused on health issues — such as mask use, social distancing and other measures — to reinforce the basics of staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By David Agren

Mexican president presents ‘ethical guide’ book of precepts

Nov 27, 2020

Few world leaders talk about morals and ethics as much as Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and on Thursday he presented an “Ethical Guide for the Transformation of Mexico.”

By Associated Press

Mexico City marks Columbus Day without statue of Columbus

Oct 13, 2020

Mexicans have never had much affection for Cristopher Columbus, and officials were being coy about why his statue was removed from the capital’s main boulevard over the weekend before Monday’s observances of Columbus Day, which saw protests in several Latin American nations.

By Associated Press

Mexican president asks Pope Francis for conquest apology

Oct 11, 2020

Mexico’s president published an open letter to Pope Francis Saturday calling on the Catholic Church to apologize for abuses of Indigenous peoples during the conquest of Mexico in the 1500s.

By Associated Press

Archdiocese of Mexico City calls rumors of army ‘invasion’ of cathedral ‘fake news’

Sep 29, 2020

As fake news continues to spread through social media regarding an “invasion” by the Mexican army of the cathedral of Mexico City, the church felt compelled to release a statement denying a forceful occupation.

By Inés San Martín

Mexican leader: Protesters welcome to camp near his office

Sep 24, 2020

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday that conservative protesters demanding his resignation are welcome to camp out in Mexico City’s main plaza outside his offices in the colonial-era National Palace.

By Maria Verza