Mexico's ex-president AMLO backs Sheinbaum and accuses United States of meddling

Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) broke his retirement to publish a five‑page letter from Palenque, Chiapas, in which he gave “unconditional” support to President Claudia Sheinbaum and accused U.S. officials of trying to weaken the ruling Morena party and bolster right‑wing opposition ahead of upcoming elections. He framed recent U.S. actions on migration and narcotics as politically motivated, saying they aim to portray Mexico as responsible for U.S. internal problems. AMLO invoked the earlier cooperation he enjoyed with former U.S. President Donald Trump, noting trade, migration and pandemic‑response agreements, and concluded with the slogan, “Por el bien de todos, que regrese el otro Trump.”

Sheinbaum thanked AMLO’s backing, rejected claims of U.S. interference, and warned that U.S. ultrad‑right sectors seek to use Mexico in their electoral rhetoric. Opposition figures criticized AMLO’s letter as a “smokescreen” that distracts from issues such as alleged links between Morena politicians and organized crime. The episode reflects heightened political tension between Mexico and the United States as both countries approach election cycles.

Key quotation: “Sin condiciones” – AMLO’s description of his support for Sheinbaum; “Por el bien de todos, que regrese el otro Trump.”