Andrés Manuel López Obrador – Mexico’s first leftist president in seven decades – has been sworn in at a ceremony in the country’s parliament.
The former Mexico City mayor pledged on Saturday to end corruption and impunity to transform the nation on behalf of the poor and marginalised.
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The 65-year-old, popularly known by his initials Amlo, won a landslide victory in July – his third presidential bid.
The political veteran begins his six-year term with approval ratings of 56%.
His predecessor Enrique Peña Nieto leaves office with only 24% – his administration was plagued with corruption scandals and crime-related murder rates reaching record-high levels.
Source: Mexico’s López Obrador sworn in as first leftist president in decades
