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Summary

The transcript discusses how perceptions of Mexican President Lopez Obrador in the U.S. have shifted dramatically. He was once seen as a popular, charismatic leader fighting corruption. Now U.S. media portray him as an authoritarian enemy of investment and friend of drug cartels. The transcript critiques Lopez Obrador for allowing tons of cocaine into Mexico to track it, after criticizing past leaders for the same. It argues this hypocrisy, along with his claims that Mexico is safer than the U.S. and doesn't produce fentanyl, are damaging relations with the U.S.

Takeaways

• 😡 The US view of Mexican president AMLO has shifted from indifference to concern about his authoritarianism.
• 😠 AMLO is now seen in the US as anti-investment and friendly with drug cartels.
• 😞 AMLO's 'hugs not bullets' strategy has led to record violence in Mexico.
• 😤 US media increasingly labels AMLO as a 'delusional liar'.
• 😡 AMLO insists Mexico won't be told what to do and calls US voices 'interventionist'.
• 😱 AMLO allowed 5.5 tons of cocaine into Mexico to track cartels, despite criticizing this strategy under past presidents.
• 🤨 The cocaine operation was authorized by Mexico, Colombia and the US.
• 😟 The cocaine came from Colombia and transited Mexico to the US and other countries.
• 😩 DEA reports show Mexico authorized the controlled delivery of the cocaine.
• 😠 AMLO's cocaine operation mirrors the 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking he criticized.

Q & A

What was the perception of President López Obrador in the United States initially?

Initially, President López Obrador had a relatively good image in the US. He was seen as a popular, charismatic leader who lived an austere life and was fighting Mexico's historic corruption. The US did not pay much attention to him but he did not worry them.

How has the perception of López Obrador changed recently in the US?

Recently, the perception has changed dramatically. Now López Obrador is seen as an authoritarian president who is against investment and friendly with drug cartels.

What harsh statements has López Obrador made against the US recently?

López Obrador has said that Mexico is safer than the US and denied that Mexico produces fentanyl, despite evidence to the contrary. These statements have angered many in the US.

How has the US media reacted to López Obrador's policies and statements?

Major US media outlets like the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, CNN, and Bloomberg have criticized López Obrador, calling him a 'demogogue' and saying his policies are damaging the Mexican economy.

What revelation was made recently about López Obrador authorizing drug trafficking through Mexico?

It was revealed that between 2019-2022, López Obrador's government authorized the passage of 5.5 tons of cocaine and $5 million in illegal money through Mexico to track drug cartel operations. This is the same strategy he heavily criticized from the previous administration.

How does this drug trafficking authorization contradict López Obrador's past criticism?

López Obrador spent his first years criticizing the previous administration for allowing guns into Mexico to track cartels. Now it appears he allowed cocaine trafficking for the same purpose, which is contradictory.

What government agencies were involved in authorizing the controlled drug deliveries?

The authorization involved the DEA, ICE, and Mexican diplomats. Colombia and the US were also reported to participate.

What risks were assessed regarding the drug trafficking operation?

The operation was termed medium risk by the US, but Colombian agents said it was high risk due to needing to gain the trust of cartel members.

What other countries were destinations for the authorized drug shipments?

Beyond Mexico, shipments went to Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Spain, and the US.

Did the operation have certainty of dismantling criminal networks?

No, documents show the operation acknowledged from the start there was no certainty of obtaining enough information to dismantle the criminal networks.