Mexican president Obrador retires a happy man: Video
Mexico’s president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is retiring from office after six years in power.
Amlo as he is popularly known is leaving with a record approval rating.
During his presidency, AMLO introduced significant reforms, including a constitutional change to make judges elected rather than appointed, affecting 7,000 judicial positions. He also doubled the minimum wage and launched cash transfer programs aimed at supporting mothers and students.
Reflecting on his time in office, Lopez Obrador expressed satisfaction about the impact his tenure has left on Mexicans.
“I can't stop saying that I am leaving the presidency very satisfied with the affection of many Mexicans, both women and men, for which I am grateful."I am leaving very happy, also because tomorrow I will be handing over the presidential sash to an exceptional woman, a mister," the AFP quoted him.
Lopez Obrador, who remains popular among Mexicans, even has a festival named after him, "AMLO Fest." On October 1, he will be succeeded by his protégé, Claudia Sheinbaum.
