Andres Lopez Obrador to Run for Mexican President in 2006

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In summary, Mexico City's leftist mayor says he will resign in July to run for president, and his supporters are planning a large march in his support.
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Mexico City's Leftist Mayor Says He Will Resign in July to Run for President
By Mark Stevenson Associated Press Writer
Published: May 9, 2005

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Leftist Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced Monday that he will resign on July 31 to run for president, saying he plans to embark on a whistle-stop campaign across the country.
The mayor, who leads polls on the 2006 presidential race, said he will run on a platform of "a new social pact, with more justice and less inequality," and that he will not use Mexico City funds on his campaign, though he will convert the citizens' committees that helped him stay in office into campaign committees.

"I have decided to participate in the primary elections, to represent my party, should voters so decide, as candidate for the presidency," Lopez Obrador said in an announcement that had been widely expected since the government dropped charges against him in an obscure land case last week.

"We are going to fight for new laws, a new economy, a new form of politics," he told a news conference.

Lopez Obrador said he was certain he would have no further legal problems with his candidacy, noting his supporters had turned out by the hundreds of thousands to support him in the previous legal battle, in which he was accused of ignoring a court order.

"You shouldn't mess with the people, because the people are tough," Lopez Obrador told his daily news conference, noting he seeks a system where "there is no separation between the people and the government."

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBXEDLSI8E.html

yes, the dominoes are falling all over now! too bad the US couldn't keep Chavez out of office in Venezuela, or else all these latin-american countries wouldn't be so inspired to go out on their own. but where is Canada's chavez? when will it happen here?! :mad:
 
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There going to be plane "accident" with Lopez Obrador on board.
 
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well very very recently he got arrested for some minor thing he did a couple years ago, & just got released. if he were still in jail of course he wouldn't be able to run for president in the next election, which will be within the next year. some people were worried that the right-wing bush puppet would have obrador disqualified one way or another before he could get a chance to run for president.

edit: hmmm... here's a little story about it in a new zealand paper, including info about a 1,200,000-person march in support of obrador:
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0504/S00283.htm
 
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FAQ: Andres Lopez Obrador to Run for Mexican President in 2006

What is the significance of Andres Lopez Obrador running for Mexican President in 2006?

Andres Lopez Obrador's candidacy for Mexican President in 2006 was significant because he represented a left-wing, populist movement that challenged the traditional political parties in Mexico. His campaign focused on social justice, anti-corruption, and addressing income inequality in the country.

What political party did Andres Lopez Obrador represent in the 2006 Mexican Presidential election?

Andres Lopez Obrador represented the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) in the 2006 Mexican Presidential election. The PRD is a left-wing political party that was formed in 1989 as a merger of several smaller leftist parties.

Did Andres Lopez Obrador win the 2006 Mexican Presidential election?

No, Andres Lopez Obrador did not win the 2006 Mexican Presidential election. The election was highly controversial, and Obrador declared fraud and irregularities in the voting process. The official results showed that he lost to Felipe Calderon of the National Action Party (PAN) by less than one percentage point.

What impact did Andres Lopez Obrador's candidacy have on Mexican politics?

Andres Lopez Obrador's candidacy had a significant impact on Mexican politics. His campaign mobilized a large number of young voters and brought attention to issues such as poverty, corruption, and inequality. His loss in the election also led to a wave of protests and demonstrations, highlighting the deep divisions in Mexican society.

Did Andres Lopez Obrador run for Mexican President again after 2006?

Yes, Andres Lopez Obrador ran for Mexican President again in 2012 and 2018. He lost both elections to Enrique Peña Nieto and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (who shares the same name) respectively. However, in 2018, Obrador won by a significant margin and became the first leftist president in Mexico's modern history.

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