"Mexican President Shatters Tradition in Feud with Tenacious Opposition Newcomer"

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has broken with tradition by openly campaigning against opposition front-runner Xóchitl Gálvez for the 2024 presidential elections. While it may not be technically illegal at this stage, López Obrador's criticism of Gálvez's potential candidacy goes against the longstanding practice of Mexican presidents staying out of the race to succeed them. This behavior has drawn criticism and legal challenges, as it violates rules prohibiting the use of government resources in campaigns. Gálvez, a senator and former indigenous affairs official, has accused López Obrador of using government funds and social media accounts to attack her.