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Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge Win

Andrés Manuel López Obrador won Mexico's presidential election and celebrated Sunday night with his supporters in Mexico City's Zócalo Square. Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge Win

Leftist populist Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept Mexico's presidential election. That could mean a big shift in its economic policies and dealings with the U.S.

Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge Win

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How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a veteran leftist, is running for president once again. Polls put his lead well into the double digits ahead of his nearest rival. Mexico's election is July 1. Hector Vivas/Getty Images hide caption

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How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

Andrés Manuel López Obrador looked to broaden his voter base, reaching out to more voters, even conservatives, angered by epic crime and corruption. Polls show it is working.

How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

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