The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, informed on Wednesday that her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has not distanced himself from public life after leaving the presidency on September 30. Sheinbaum revealed that López Obrador is writing a book about indigenous peoples from his ranch in the southeast of the country.
In a morning conference, Sheinbaum expressed that she believes López Obrador is still in the public fight, just from a new perspective. She emphasized the importance of writing about the cultural greatness of Mexico, particularly about indigenous peoples, as a way to continue contributing to society.
November 13 marks the 71st birthday of López Obrador, born in Tabasco in 1953, who had promised not to participate in politics after his presidency. Sheinbaum mentioned that they will send congratulations to the former president on his birthday.
Sheinbaum has reiterated her support and closeness to López Obrador despite the criticisms from the opposition accusing him of influencing her government. The Mexican president has defended López Obrador, describing him as a prominent and fundamental political leader in the transformation of the country.
In the midst of the controversy over the re-election of Rosario Piedra at the head of the CNDH and the accusations of López Obrador's influence in her government, Sheinbaum has rejected these insinuations, labeling them as sexist. So far, López Obrador is focused on his personal projects, such as writing a book, from his ranch in southeastern Mexico.
