Mexico-Ecuador diplomatic row escalates to the international stage

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Mexico-Ecuador diplomatic row escalates to the international stage

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) doesn’t like to get involved in international politics. At least that’s what he used to tell reporters. He has made few state visits abroad during his five years in office, avoided thorny regional issues, and even turned a blind eye to abuses in neighboring countries. However, in a surprising shift, he recently took stances on various regional issues. This includes supporting disgraced former …