By Mary Beth Sheridan López Obrador has cast the referendum on his performance as an exercise in “direct democracy” by a man of the people, a contrast to the corrupt, self-interested leadership of the past. Opponents call it an $80 million exercise in propaganda. Source: Mexico’s president offers voters the chance to kick him out […]
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By Carrie Kahn While recalls are a common political tool, normally it’s the opponents of an unpopular leader who favor a recall. But Sunday’s referendum is the president’s own idea. And he’s expected to win. (Image credit: Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images) Source: Here’s why Mexico’s president is launching a vote to recall himself
By Natalie Kitroeff The vote has the potential to upend the country’s political system. But many fear it will amount to nothing more than a tool for propaganda. Source: Is Mexico’s Recall Election “Democracy of the Highest Order”? Category: Lopez Obrador, Andres Manuel, Mexico, Mexico City (Mexico), Elections, Referendums