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López Obrador to reveal whose head will roll

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López Obrador will mark his first 100 days as President - Photo: Irvin Olivares/EL UNIVERSAL
05/03/2019 |10:31
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López Obrador to reveal whose heads will roll

We've been told that President López Obrador has a surprise for the anniversary of his first 100 days as President . We've been told that after presenting his first report, the President will announce lawsuits against those allegedly responsible for irregular drug purchases worth millions and also against those companies who sell fake invoices. We've been told that the information is ready and that the administration considered revealing it but it was decided it would be announced when the administration marked its first 100 days . The President will file the lawsuits before the Finance Ministry , no matter who's involved.

Daycares to turn into political spoils?

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We've been told that in the last days, parents who benefit from daycares in Mexico City have been surprised: Morena members knock on their doors to carry out a survey and be able to access the Support Program for the Well-being of Children, Children of Working Mothers . This same situation has taken place in Puebla . Let's not forget that elections will take place in Puebla soon and some people are worried that the programs and financial aid will be used for political purposes . Let's remember that President López Obrador decided to cancel the payments to daycares and instead will give the money to parents, after arguing that several daycares were controlled by people favored by former PRI and PAN administrations, that's why it seems suspicious that people in the name of Morena are offering a new program. Do they see a political spoil in children and their parents?

Morena tried to cheat in Puebla

Some counselors from the National Electoral Institute were surprised when they were all the temporary commission that will organize the debate between the candidates who will compete for Puebla , Morena 's representatives suggested they could be present during the rehearsal . Basically, the Morena members wanted to be there when the moderators practiced the questions . They almost wanted a copy of the exam before it was applied. That's unacceptable, said counselor Pamela San Martín. We want spontaneous answers, no a memorizing game. Debates aren't a comfort zone for the candidates.

Who will be Morena's candidate?

And now that we're talking about the Puebla election , we've been told that Morena members have started showing off their popularity so they are chosen as candidates . Yesterday, Senator Alejandro Armenta , claims he talked to over 30,000 people. We've been told that it would be quite serious to try and impose Morena's candidate to Puebl a. We've been told that Morena's advantage can't be risked and that there has to be congruence with what the 4th Transformation preach.

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