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The President pampers the army

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President Lópoez Obrador and army officials – Photo: File Photo/EL UNIVERSAL
14/02/2019 |10:28
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The President pampers the army

President López Obrador

launched a plan to strengthen the morals of the members of the armed force s. What does it consist of? We've been told that the new government decided that the soldiers will now wear an emblem that was reserved for the officials who were sent abroad. Since now, the uniforms now include Mexico's flag on the right, as a symbol of pride and so that citizens also feel part of a great nation. The stimulus was accompanied by the public recognition of the President . We will see the results of placing the Mexican flag in the hands of the officials soon.

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