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POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AND STATE OF PLAY

• National agenda set by the President , Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (“ AMLO ”).

• Landslide victory in Presidential elections and high approval ratings .

• AMLO ´ s party ( and allies ) have a majority in Congress ( enough for amending legislation but not the Constitution ).

• Contradictions between different departments / public officers are usual

• Government has reversed decisions after public opposition is shown

• Fight against corruption

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