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AMLO Swats Away Vapes and Swings for Energy Independence

AMLO's mañanera served up wins today! Baseball buddies, cheap gas from community pumps, and a ban on lung-wrecking vapes made headlines. He boasted refinery triumphs and promised lower fuel prices, all while swatting away critics and offering a playful jab at his copycat opponents.

Mexicanist

Jan 26, 2024 — 3 min read

AMLO's gas revolution continues with the opening of the first Bienestar gas station and plans to make Mexico energy independent.

Welcome to the Mexican politics, where baseball buddies, benevolent gas stations, and a vaping ban that's got Big Tobacco fuming are all on the menu for breakfast. Today's Mañaneras with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) were a whirlwind, so grab your café con leche and let's recap.

Sports & Solidarity:

AMLO started his day with a friendly baseball game, proving he's got swings both on and off the field. He even congratulated a local team on their win, showing he's a true supporter of Mexican sports (unless you're a shady baseball league, then all bets are off).

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