A senator who grew up selling street tamales poses a challenge to Mexico’s popular president
NBCMAY 2023
Xochitl Galvez is the perfect candidate to represent the opposition and take down AMLO’s Morena party. She is a unifying figure; a successful businesswoman with an indigenous background from humble beginnings. Her charisma and charm are undeniable, and AMLO’s smearing of her shows he is afraid of her rise. Galvez has only gained popularity, and electoral success will see her take Mexico in a new direction.
Despite all the smears against him, AMLO has had a very successful run as president, bringing about necessary reforms to help poor and working-class people. Of course, like any administration, AMLO’s government hasn't been perfect, but it has made tremendous progress which explains its ongoing extreme popularity. The Morena party will build on this momentum and Mexico should support the party even if AMLO isn’t at the top of the ticket.