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AMLO's Morning Conference in Baja California Sur, Mexico

President AMLO's morning conference in Baja California Sur highlighted the fight against family violence, federal investments in water, electricity, and healthcare, and improved security measures.

Mexicanist

Jul 14, 2023 — 4 min read

President AMLO addressing the audience during the morning conference in Baja California Sur, emphasizing the fight against family violence.

In a lively and spirited morning conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) addressed the nation from the sunny state of Baja California Sur. With his characteristic zeal, AMLO brought attention to various issues, ranging from family violence to mining concessions and social support programs.

Kicking off the conference at 8:15, AMLO set the stage for a day filled with informative discussions and anecdotes. The Governor of Baja California Sur, Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, took the floor at 8:21 and expressed his gratitude to the President for visiting the northern state. He commended the efforts of the National Guard (GN) and the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) in supporting the citizens of Baja California Sur through challenging times.

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